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PRINCET 

Section 


ORIGINAL  AN-D 

DESIGNED  FOR  THE  USE  OF 

FAMILIES  AND  PRIVATE  CIRCLES  ; 

FOR 

SOCIAL  PRAYER  MEETINGS, 
SEASONS  OF  REVIVAL    • 

Oil  OTHER 

OCCASIONS  OF  SPECIAL  INTEREST. 


REV.  J.  N.  HOFFMAN. 


"  I  will  sing  of  Mercy  and  Judgment." 
— -►»*©»<«. — 

CHJLMBERSB  UR  GB,  Pa. 
PUBLISHED   BY   W.   O.   IIICKOK. 

1838. 


ENTERED  ^ccordin?  to  act  of  Congress  in  the  year  1838,  by 
W.  ORVI.LLE  HICKOK,  in  the  Cieik's  Office  of  the  Eastern  Dis- 
trict of  Pennsy'vania. 


PREFACE. 


The  friends  of  Religion  have  often  felt,  and  re- 
gretted the  want  of  a  collection  of  Hymns,  adapt- 
ed, especially,  to  the  prevalence  of  Revivals,  which 
are  so  characterise! ck  of  the  present  age. 

To  supply  the  deficiency,  at  least  in  some  meas- 
ure, the  following  compilation  is  offered  to  the 
publick. 

The  work  contains  a  number  of  Hymns  which 
have  been  composed  sn.ee  most  Books,  now  used 
by  the  Church,  were  published.  It  was  desirable 
that  these  Hymns,  which  are  distinguished  for 
fervent  pi<  ty  and  poetick  beauty,  should  be  made 
to  subserve  the  cause  of  Religion,  by  appearing  in 
a  collected  form. 

Care  baa  been  taken  to  give  the  work  a  strictly 
devotional  character,  and  to  adapt  it  to  the  vari- 
ous exigencies  or' the  awakened  and  enquiring. 

No  Hymns  contained  in  the  Lutheran  Hymn 
Book,  now  in  use,  have  been  admitted  into  this 
collection  ;  while  many  on  those  subjects  in  which 
the  former  ib  not  sufficiently  full  have  been  added. 

In  regard  to  the  general  arrangement,  it  was 
impossible,  in  so  small  a  work,  to  be  strictly  <y  s- 
tematick  ;  but  great  care  has  been  taken  to  prefix 
a  special  title  to  every  Hymn,  expressive  of  its 
subject. 

Marks  of  Musical  Expression,  designed  to  in- 
dicate the  proper  manner  of  performance  have 
been  used,  which  may  greatly  aid  the  attentive 
singer,  yet  they  cannot,  in  all  cases,  be  found  cor- 
rect. Different  tunes  applied  to  the  same  Hymn 
— circumstances  more  or  less  exciti;  g,  will  all 
have  their  legitimate  influence  in  musical  expres- 
sion.— The  only  interring  guide  is  a  clear  concep- 
tion of  the  subject  sung,  a  heart  that  feels  and  loves 
the  truth,  combined  with  correct  musical  taste, 


IV  PREFACE. 

The  characters  used  are  those  commonly  found 
in  Musick  Books.     To  aid  such  as  may  not  be  fa- 
miliar with  the  terms,  or  may  have  no  Glossary 
at  hand,  the  following  key  is  subjoined. 
ad.     adagio — with  a  slow  movement. 
af.      affettuoso—  with  tenderness,  or  emotion, 
al.      allegro — brisk,  sprightly,  lively  and  distinct, 
an.     andante — slow  and  distinct, 
cr.     crescendo— increasing  or  swelling  the  sound, 
di.     divoto — in  a  solemn  devout  manner, 
dim.  diminuendo — with  a  decreasing  sound, 
dl.     dolce—  sweetly,  gently. 
ex.    expressively, 
f.       forte — loud, 
if.      fortissimo— very  loud, 
m.     moderato— between  ad.  and  al.  and  between 

piano  and  forte, 
p.      piano— soft, 
pp.   pianissimo — very  soft. 

st.     staccato— in  a  distinct,  emphatick  manner, 
vi.     vivace— lively. 

When  two  terms  are  placed  together,  attention 
must  be  paid  to  the  meaning  of  both:  as, 
ad.f.  adagio-forte — slow  and  loud, 
al.f.  allegro-forte— brisk  and  loud. 

When  several  marks  of  expression  are  applied 
to  the  same  Hymn,  each  one  takes  effect  until  the 
next  ocmirs. 

The  tunes  named,  as  adapted  to  each  hymn, 
will  be  found  in  a  work  entitled  "Evangelical 
Musick  ;"  but  while  these  are  appropriate,  many 
others  will  be  found  equally  so.  In  naming  them, 
die  object  has  been  to  aid,  not  to  dictate. 

With  these  remarks,  our  little  book  is  respect- 
fully submitted.  Should  it  be  found  to  subserve 
the  advancement  of  Religion — should  its  numbers 
flow  in  unison  with  the  wrapt  emotion  of  some 
humble  worshipper,  in  the  Social  Prayer  Meeting, 
or  at  the  Family  altar — should  it  furnish  a  Song 
of  Praise  to  some  new-born  soul,  the  efforts  of  the 
Compiler  will  not  have  been  in  vain. 


HYMNS. 


BEING  AND  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 


1«     CM.     St.  Martins.     Athens. 

God  seen  in  his  works. 

dl.     PTMTERE'S  not  a  teint  that  paints  the  rose, 
X       Or  decks  the  lily  fair, 
Or  streaks  the  humblest  flower  that  blows, 
But  God  has  placed  it  there. 

2  There's  not  of  grass  a  simple  blade, 

Or  leaf  of  lowliest  mien, 
Where  heavenly  skill  is  not  displayed 

And  heavenly  wisdom  seen. 

msp.  3  There's  not  a  tempest  dark  and  dread, 
Or  storm  that  rends  the  air, 
Or  blast  that  sweeps  the  ocean's  bed, 
But  God's  own  voice  is  there. 

dl.     4  There's  not  a  star  whose  twinkling  light 
Shines  on  the  distant  earth, 
And  cheers  the  silent  gloom  of  night, 
But  Mercy  gave  it  birth. 

an.    5  There's  not  a  place  in  earth's  vast  round, 
In  ocean's  deep,  or  air, 
Where  skill  and  wisdom  are  not  found; 
For  God  is  every  where. 

6  Around,  beneath,  below,  above — 

Where  ever  space  extends, — 
There  God  displays  his  boundless  love, 

And  power  with  mercy  blends. 

o 


2,    3  WORD    OF    GOD. 

<•&•     7.7.7.7.     Sine  my  Soul.     Pilgrim. 

Love  of  God. 

al.     ^ING,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love. 
k-/Who  from  yon  bright  world  above, 
Eve r  watchful  o'er  our  race, 
Still  to  man  extends  his  grace. 

nice.  2  Heaven  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 

All  is  by  his  sceptre  sm  ayed  ; 
af.     What  are  we  that  he  should  show 

So  much  love  to  us  below  ? 

3  God,  the  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviour's  blood; 
And.  to  make  our  safety  sure,' 
Guides  us  by  his  spirit  pure. 

al.     4  Fing,  my  soul— adore  his  name; 
Let  his  glory  be  thy  theme  ; 
Praise  him  till  he. calls  thee  home, 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come. 

«£.  L.  M.   German  Air.     Van  HaWs  Hymn. 

The  ob;ecl  of  the  Gospel. 

st     '"F'-HIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
J   Sent  to  the  nations  from  above : 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  Almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind; 

This  sovei  eign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruined  creature  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice  and  live; 

Dry  bones  are  raised  and  clothed  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 

4  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze  and  hate  me  too ; 

6 


WORD    OF    GOD.  4,    5 

The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

4.     L.  M.     Sterling.     Newry. 

Pnise  f>rt!-e  Scriptures. 

NOW  let  my  soul,  Eternal  King! 
To  thee-  its  grateful  tribute  bring: 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow  — 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 

al.     2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below—and  worlds  above: 
But  in  thy  blessed  word  I  trace, 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

3  There,  what  delightful  truths  I  read! 
af.     There  1  behold  the  Saviour  bleed: 

His  rarae  salutes  my  listening  ear. 
Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  Th  -re  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  labouring  conscience  peace; 

al.     Raises  my  grateful  passions  high, 
And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  oh  !  let  my  song, 
Through  endless  years,  thy  praise  prolong; 
Let  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 


r 


*2.    C.  M.    Fhtshiixg.     Dundee. 

The  Serip'ures  a  balm  for  every  ■ 

FAR  Lord,  thy  word  of  truth  affords 

■  i   for  ryvv\  -.voir 

Hence  :"  our  hopes  of  bliss 
And  here  our  peace  is  found. 

dl.    2  The  tree  of  life  beneath  whose  shade 
The  weary  pilgrim  sits; 
And  there,  regaling  on  its  fruits, 
With  sweet  refreshment  meets: 
7 


6,    7  WORD    OF    GOO. 

m.    3  The  sure  foundation  of  our  faith, 

And  source  of  all  our  joy: 
May  it  our  warmest  thoughts  engage, 
Our  inmost  soids  employ. 

4  But  not  on  us  alone  bestow, 

These  records  of  thy  love  ; 
Let  distant  lands  thy  truth  receive, 

And  all  its  blessings  prove. 

G.    L.  M.    Portugal.    Bernard. 

Law  and  Gospel. 

m.     rpHE  Law  commands  and  makes  us  know 

X  What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe ; 
er.    But  'tis  the  Gospel  must  reveal 

Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will. 

m.     2  The  Law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been: 

cr.    Only  the  Gospel  can  express 

Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace. 

ex.    3  What  curses  doth  the  Law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once! 

al.     But  in  the  Gospel  Christ  appears, 

Pardoning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

m.    4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  Law  : 
al.     Fly  to  the  hope  the  Gospel  gives: — 
st.     The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives. 

7-     L.  M.     Uxbrldge.     Alfreton. 

The  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 

di.     |^OME,  dearest  Lord,  who  reignest  above, 
V^And  draw  me  with  the  cords  of  love! 

al.    And  while  the  Gospel  does  abound, 
"  O,  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound!" 

2  Sweet  are  the  tidings,  free  the  grace, 
It  brings  to  our  apostate  race : 
8 


It  spreads  a  heavenly  light  around  ; 
"O,  may  1  know  the  joyful  sound!" 

an.    3  The  Gospel  bids  the  sin-sick  soul 
Look  up  to  Jesus  and  be  whole  ; 
In  him  are  peace  f.nd  pardon  found  ; 

cr.    "  O,  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound!" 

4  It  stems  the  tide  of  swelling  grief, 
Affords  the  needy  soul  relief; 
Releases  those  by  Satan  bound  ; 
"  O,  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound:" 

CHRIST. 
8 .     1 1 . 1 0. 1 1 . 1 0.     Hail  the  blest  mom. 

Birth  of  Christ. 

HAIL,  the  blest  morn,  see  the  great  Mediator 
Down  from  the  regions  of  glory  descend! 
Shepherds,  go  worship  the  babe  in  the  manger ; 
Lo !  for  his  guard  the  bright  angels  attend. 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew  drops  are  shining; 
Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 

Angels  adore  him,  in  slumbers  reclining; 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 
Odours  of  Eden,  and  offerings  divine, 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  goid  from  the  mine!* 

\  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 
Vainly  with  gold  would  his  favour  secure  ; 

Richer,  b\  far,  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  die  poor. 

5  Low,  at  his  feet,  we  in  humble  prostration, 
Lose  all  our  sorrow,  and  trouble,  and  Strife ; 

There  we  receive  his  divine  consolation, 
Flowing  afresh  from  the  Fountain  of  Life! 

a*  9 


9    10,  CHRIST. 

6  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 

Star  in  the  east,  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  was  laid. 

O.     CM.     Clarendon.     Paradise. 

Christ's  Nativity. 

al.     "Ti /TORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
1VJ.     And  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine 
To  hail  the  auspicious  day. 

p.      2  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night, 

The  world  in  darkness  lay, 
f.       When  sudden,  glorious,  heavenly  light 

Burst  in  a  flood  of  day. 

3  Hark!  the  cherubick  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song: 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 

The  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

p.      4  0  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  love, 
Our  hearts  and  songs  to  raise! 
Sweetly  to  bear  our  souls  above, 
And  mingle  with  their  lays. 

cr.    5  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 
f.  "  Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 

Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete, 
Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

an.    6  Hail,  Prince  of  light,  for  ever  hail! 
Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  shall  fail, 
f.  Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

10*     L.  M.     Hebron.     German  Hymn. 

The  Saviour's  Love. 

dl.     QOFT  be  the  gently  breathing  notes, 
lO     That  sing  the  Saviour's  dying  love ; 
10 


CHRIST.  11 

Soft  as  the  evening  zephyr  floats, 
Soft  as  the  tuneful  lyres  above. 

2  Soft  as  the  morning  dews  descend, 
While  the  sweet  lark  exulting  soars; 

So  soft,  to  your  Almighty  Friend, 
Be  every  sigh  your  bosom  pours. 

3  Pure  as  the  sun's  enlivening  ray, 
That  scatters  life  and  joy  abroad; 

Pure  as  the  lucid  car  of  day, 

That  wide  proclaims  its  Maker,  God. 

4  True  as  the  magnet  to  the  pole, — 
So  true  let  your  contrition  be — 

So  true  let  all  your  sorrows  roll, 
To  Him  who  bled  upon  the  tree. 

11.      lis.  4 lines.     Hinton. 

Great  and  precious  promises. 

al.     TTQW  firm  a  foundation, 
-Li     Ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith 

In  his  excellent  word  ; 
What  more  could  his  mercy 

And  goodness  have  said, 
To  those  who  for  refuge 

To  Jesus  have  fled? 

af.     2  Fear  not,  he  is  with  thee, 

O,  be  not  dismayed  ; 
For  he  is  thy  God, 

And  will  give  thee  his  aid  : 
He'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee, 

And  cause  thee  to  stand, 
Upheld  by  his  gracious, 

Omnipotent  hand. 

3  When  through  the  deep  waters, 

He  calls  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow 

Shall  ne'er  overflow; 
11 


12  CHRIST. 

His  presence  shall  guide  thee, 
His  mercy  shall  bless, 

And  sanctify  to  thee 
Thy  deepest  distress. 

4  When  through  fiery  trials 
Thy  pathway  is  laid, 

His  grace,  all-sufficient, 
Shall  lend  thee  its  aid; 

The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee  ; 
He  does  but  design 

Thy  dross  to  consume, 
And  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  His  people,  through  life, 
Shall  abundantly  prove 

His  sovereign,  eternal, 

Unchangeable  love: 
When  age  with  gray  hairs 

Shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still 

In  his  bosom  be  borne. 

0  The  soul  on  the  Saviour 

That  leans  for  repose, 
Is  safe  from  th'  assaults 
Of  its  bitterest  foes: 
st.     That  soul— though  all  Hell 
Should  in  tumult  awake, 
cr.     He'll  never  — no  never — 
No  never  forsake. 

!££•     7s.  6  lines.     Jlfowit  Calvary. 

Lran  ing  of  Christ. 

af.     /~*i  O  to  dark  Gelhsemane, 

VJT     Ye  that  feel  the  tempter's  power, 
Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see, 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour; 
Turn  not  from  his  griefs  away, 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  prav. 
12 


CHRIST.  13 

2  Follow  to  the  judgment  hall, 
View  the  Lord  of  life  arraigned; 

O,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall! 

O,  the  pangs  his  soul  sustained! 
Shun  not  suffering,  shame  nor  loss; 
Learn  of  him  to  hear  the  cross. 

3  Calvary's  mournful  mountain  elimh  ; 
There;  adoring  at  his  feet, 

Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete: 
'  It  is  finished,'  hear  him  cry  : 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

•4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay, — 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom, — 
Who  hath  taken  him  away? 
al.    Christ  is  risen  ;  he  meets  our  eyes! 
di.    Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

1 3-     C.  M.     St.  Martina.     Clarendon. 

inz  love. 


dl.     "\7"E  saints,  assist  me  in  my  song— 
X       Let  all  your  passions  move  ; 
To  Jesus  all  the  notes  belong  — 
I  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  Opposing  spirits  'gainst  his  cross, 
Their  force  united  prove  ; 

But  quit  the  field  with  mighty  loss, 
Crush 'd  by  redeeming  love. 

3  Around  the  circle  of  his  friends, 
His  tender  passions  move  ; 

And  while  lie  liv'd.  his  constant  theme 
Was  still  redeeming  love. 

4  Gently  he  raised  his  sacred  hands, 
Before  his  last  iv  move  : 

p.      And  the  last  whisper  of  his  tongue, 
Sigh'd  forth  redeeming  love, 
13 


14,    15  CHRIST. 

cr.    5  Thro'  life's  wide  waste,  with  weary  feet. 

In  darkness  I  may  rove  ; 
af.     But  never  can  my  heart  forget 

Redeeming,  dying  love. 

6  Oh,  that  before  his  sacred  throne, 
I  all  its  sweets  raav  prove  ; 
al.     Still  as  my  pleasures  rise,  my  song 
Shall  be  redeeming  love. 

14.     8-7.8.7.     Sicilian.     Greenville, 

Covenant  Love. 

FAR  beyond  all  comprehension. 
Is  Jehovah's  Cov'nant  lover 
"Who  can  fathom  its  dimension. 
Or  its  unknown  limits  prove? 

2  Ere  the  earth  upon  its  basis, 
By  creative  power  was  built, 

His  designs  were  wise  and  gracious, 
For  removing  human  guilt. 

3  He  displayed  his  grand  intention, 
On  the  mount  of  Calvary  ; 

When  he  died  for  our  redemption, 
Lifted  high  upon  the  tree. 

af.     4  Oh!  how  sweet  to  view  the  flowing 
Of  his  soul-redeeming- blood ! 
With  divine  assurance  knowii  g 
That  it  made  my  peace  with  Cod. 

m,    5  Truly  thou  will  bring  to  heaven, 
All  thy  chosen,  ransomed  race, 
Who  to  thee,  their  head,  were  given, 
In  the  Covenant  of  grace. 

!«*•     H.  M.     Haddam.     JlmhersU 

Immanuel. 

p. st.  TT  ARK — hark — what  notes  of  joy, 
XI     Roll  o'er  the  heavenlv  plains! 
14 


CHRIST,  16 

And  seraphs  find  employ, 
For  their  sublimest  strains. 
cr.    Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known, 
f.       Loud  ring  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

p.st.2  Hark  — hark— the  sounds  draw  nigh, 

The  joyful  hosts  descend ; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend ; 
cr.    He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race, 
f.      He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

St.     3  Bear — bear  the  tidings  round, 
Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 
What  pity  he  can  show. — 
cr.    Ye  winds  that  blow— ye  waves  that  roll, 
f.      Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole! 

st     4  Strike — strike  the  harps  again, 
To  great  ImmanuePs  name  ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men, 

And  loud  his  grace  proclaim. 
cr.    Angels  and  men,  wake  every  string, 
f.       'Tis  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing! . 

I  O-     C.  M.     Peterborough.     Arlington. 

The  object  of  Christ's  advent. 

al.     /^OME,  happy  souls— approach  your   God 
v_y      With  new,  melodious  songs; 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

dl.    2  So  strange — so  boundless  was  the  love 
That  pitied  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  .Jesus,  were  not  armed 
With  an  avenging  rod; 

15 


17 


CHRIST. 


Some  dread  commission  to  perform — 
From  an  offended  God. 

an.p.  4  But  all  was  mercy— all  was  mild, 
And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

af.    5  Here,  sinners  you  may  heal  your  wounds 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry  ; 
cr.    Come,  trust  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
f.  And  you  shall  never  die. 

f.      6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  Avilling  souls 

Accept  thine  offered  grace  ; 
an.     We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love 

And  give  the  Father  praise. 

17".     L.  M.     German  Air.     Uxbridge. 

Divine  glory  displayed  in  the  person  of  Christ. 

st     "jVTOW  to  the  Lord  a  nobler  song! 

-L  Tl  Awake,  my  soul — awake,  my  tongue  ; 

Hosanna  to  th'  eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

dl.    2  See  where  it  shines  in  .lesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

al.    3  Grace!  —  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme — 

My  soul  exults  in  Jesus'  name! 
f.       Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground! 

m.st.4  Oh !  may  I  reach  that  happy  place 
Were  he  unveils  his  lovely  face! 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

16 


CHRIST.  18,   19 

18-     L.  M.  . Tncro.     Effingham. 

Humiliation  and  exaltation  of  Christ. 

al.f.  TYfOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 
_LM      To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son! 
Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 
Tell  loud  the  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 
And  those  bright  robes  he  wore  above  : 

And  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love  ! 

af.    3  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death, 
Th'  almighty  captive  prisoner  lay — 

al.    Th'  almighty  captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

ff.      4  Among  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns  ; 
His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains! 

1  «/•     S.  M.     How  heavy  is  the  night. 

Etfbacy  of  Christ's  atonement. 

af.     TTQW  heavy  is  the  night 

XJ.     That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
al.     Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light, 
Over  our  souls  arise  J  ... 

^  R 

af.     2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

Toraeet  the  wrath  of  Heaven. 
al.     But,  in  his  righteousness  arrayed. 

We  see  our  sins  forgiven." 

st.     3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  : 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

cr.     4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain : 
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20,    21  CHRIST. 

He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  freeT 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

di.    5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 

To  bring'  us  near  to  God  ; 
al.     Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 

And  thy  atonit.g  blood. 

SO-     7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6.     Mention. 

Christ  an)  him  crucified. 

m.     "TTATN,  delusive  world,  adieu, 
V       With  all  of  creature  good  ; 
Or.lv  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  witb  his  blood  ; 
Ail  thy  pleasures  I  forego  — 

All  thy  wealth,  and  all  thy  pride: 
Only  Jesus  will  f  know, 
And  lesus  crucified. 

2  Turning  to  my  rest  again, 
The  Saviour  I  adore  ; 

He  relieves  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  bids  me  weep  no  more: 

Rivers  of  salvation  How 

From  his  head,  his  hands,  his  side  : 

Only  .lesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified. 

3  Him  to  know,  is  life  and  peace, 
And  pleasure  without  end  ; 

This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend,— 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

In  his  favour  to  abide  : 
Only  Jesus  will  1  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

21.    C.  M.    Marlow.    Arlington. 

Chris",  the  Lame  of  God. 

SINNERS  behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Who  takes  away  our  guilt ;  i 
18 


CHRIST.  22 

"Look  to  th'  atoning  precious  blood, 
That  for  our  sins  he  spilt. 

2  Sinners,  to  Jesus  now  draw  near, 
Invited  by  his  wo'-d  j 

The  chief  of  sinners  need  not  fear, 
"Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

3  Backsliders,  too,  the  Saviour  calls, 
And  washes  in  his  blood  ; 

Arise — return  from  grievous  falls  ; 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God." 

4  In  every  state,  and  time,  and  place, 
Nought  plead  but  .lesus'  blood  5 

However  wretched  be  your  case, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  "of  God." 

5  Spirit  of  grace,  to  us  apply 
Immanuel's  precious  blood, 

That  we  may,  with  the  saints  on  high, 
"  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. " 

S3.     8.7.4.     Tamivorth. 

"  Good  tidings  of  great  joy." 

ANGELS  !  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
W  ins;  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth  ; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth  : 
Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds!  in  the  field  abiding, 
Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night; 

God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  heavenly  light: 

Come  and  worship  — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 


19 


23  CHRIST, 

3  Saints !  before  the  altar  bending., 
Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 

al.     Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  his  temple  shall  appear: 
Come  and  worship — 

Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

af.     4  Sinners!  wrung;  with  true  repentance, 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
cr.    Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
p. st.      Mercy  calls  you,  ff.sl.J  break  your  chains : 
m.     Come  and  worship  — 
cr.        Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

£& •     L.  M.     Kingsbridge.      German  Hymn. 

Vie'.v  of  Ibe  cross. 

at     "TT7HEN  I  the  blest  Redeemer  see, 

VV  All  bleeding  on  th'  accursed  tree  ; 
ex.    Satan  and  sin  no  more  can  move, 
For  I  am  all  transformed  to  love. 

af.     2  His  thorns  and  nails  pierce  thro'  my  heart. 

In  every  groan  I  bear  a  part ; 

I  view  his  wounds  with  streaming  eyes— 
p.     But  see!  he  bows  his  head  and  dies! 

af.  3  Come,  sinners — view  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wounded,  and  dead,  and  bathed  in  blood.1 
Behold  his  side,  and  venture  near, 

al.    The  spring  of  endless  life  is  here. 

4  Here  I  forget  my  cares  and  pains — 
I  drink,  and  yet  my  thirst  remains — 
Only  the  fountain-head  above, 

Can  satisfy  the  thirst  of  love. 

5  Oh,  that  I  thus  could  always  feel ! 
di.    Lord,  more  and  more  thy  love  reveal! 
vi.f.  My  tongue  with  joy  shall  then  proclaim 

The  grace  and  glory  of  thy  name. 

2Q 


christ.  24,  25 

94.     8.7.8.7.     Saxony.     Welch. 

Ancient  ot  days. 

di.     T   ORB  of  every  land  and  nation, 
JLv     Ancient  of  eternal  days! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

2  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 
Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
al.f.  Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence! 
Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die. 

m.    3  Did  the  angels  sing  thy  coming? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays? 
an.    Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 

Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 

4  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory, 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  woe! 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives — 
al.         Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  How  ! 

di.    5  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take-  thy  throne  ; 
Thence  return,  and  reign  forever  ; 
cr.         Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own! 

35.     L.  M.     Pilesgrove.      Willis. 

Characters  of  Christ. 

dl.    "VXTHAT  various,  lovely  characters, 
V  V   The  condescending  Saviour  bears! 
All  human  virtues,  all  divine, 
In  him  unite— in  splendour  shine. 

2  The  Corner-stone  on  which  we  build  ; 
The  Balm  by  which  our  souls  are  healed  ; 
The  Morning  Star,  whose  cheering  ray 
Dispels  the  shades,  and  brings  the  day. 

3  He  is  the  burdened  sinner's  Best ; 
Our  Prophet,  and  atoning  Priest ; 

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26       .  CHRIST. 

I 

Our  Advocate  before  the  throne, 

Who  with  our  prayers  presents  his  own. 

4  He  is  our  Captain  and  our  Guide; 
The  Friend,  the  Husband  of  the  bride; 
The  Counsellor,  the  Prince  of  Peace; 
The  Lord  our  strength  and  righteousness ; 

5  The  Fountain  whence  our  blessings  flow 
A  Lamb,  and  yet  a  Lion  too  ; 

The  Sun  for  light  and  guidance  given; 
The  Door  which  opens  into  heaven. 

C  He  is  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Who  does  his  fiV  -k  in  safety  keep  ; 
The  Conqueror  he,  the  Judge  of  men: 
The  Faithful  Witness,  the  Amen! 

S6.     C.  M.     St.  Martins.     St.  Mban's. 

Christ's  Intercession. 

m.     T  IFT  up  your  'yes  to  th'  heavenly  seats, 

J_J     Where  your  Redeemer  stays  : 
p.      Kind  Intercessor— there  he  sits, 

And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

ex.    2  'Twas  well,  my  soul,  he  died  for  thee, 
And  shed  his  vital  blood, 
Appeased  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arose  to  God. 

al.     3  Petitions  now,  and  praise  may  rise, 
And  saints  their  offerings  bring, 
The  Priest,  with  his  own  sacrifice, 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

p.     4  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 
Up  to  his  Father's  throne  : 
He,  dearest  Lord,  perfumes  my  sighs, 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 

al.     5  Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King, 
ft*.  «  Hosanna  in  the  highest ! " 

22 


CHRIST.  ! 

Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God,  and  to  Jus  Christ. 

27.     7sSc6s.  8  lines.     JVtissioixaryl&prm. 

Reflections  on  the  passion  of  Christ. 
From  the  Gfrman  hymn,  "0  Haupt  voll  blut  und  wunden." 

O  SACRED  Head,  now  wounded, 
With  grief  and  pain  weigh'd  down! 
How  Bcarnfully  surrounded 

With  thorns— thy  only  crown! 
O,  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss  till  now  was  thine! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  thee  mine. 

2  How  art  thou  pale  with  anguish, 
With  sore  abuse  and  scorn : 

How  does  that  visage  languish, 
Which  one  was  bright  as  morn. 

Thy  grief  and  thy  compassion 
Were  all  for  sinners'  gain  ; 

Mii.c.  mine  was  'die  transgression, 
But  thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  What  language  shall  I  borrow- 
To  praise  thee,  heav'nly  Friend, 

For  this,  thy  dying  sorrow, — 

Thy  pity  without  end! 
Lord,  make  me  thine  for  ever, 

Nor  let  me  faithless  prove  ; 
O  let  me  never,  never 

Abuse  such  dying  love. 

4  Forbid  that  1  should  leave  thee; 
0  Jesus,  leave  not  me  ; 

By  faith,  I  would  receive  thee; 

Thy  blrod  can  make  me  free; 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

Aid  I  must  hence  depart; 
Reb-ase  me  then  from  anguish, 

By  thine  own  wounded  heart 
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28,  29  christ. 


al.f   T 

X 


38.    L.  M.    Meinecke.     Old  Hundred. 

The  reign  of  Christ. 

F.  reigns!  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns! 
JL  Praise  him  in  evangelick  strains  : 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

an.    2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne : 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  ways  surround,. 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

mse.  3  In  rohes  of  judgment,  lo!  he  comes, 

Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs; 
Before  him  burns  devouring  tire, 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

an.    4  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay, 

Fly  from  the  sight  and  shun  the  day ; 

f.       Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

Q®.     C.  M.     Si  Martins.     Barby. 

Christ  the  all-sufficient  Saviour. 

dl.     rpHE  Saviour'  O  what  endless  charms 
X       Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 
In  rich  effusion  flow, 
ex.    For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 

And  doomed  to  endless  woe. 

p.      3  Th'  almighty  Former  of  the  skies, 
Stooped  to  our  vile  abode ! 
While  angels  viewed  with  wondering  eyes, 
And  hailed  the  incarnate  God! 

al.f.  4  O  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine ! 
Of  bliss  a  boundless  store! 

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HOLY  SPIRIT.  30,  31 

di.    Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine  ; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more  ! 

5  On  thee  alone  ray  hope  relies, 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall  ; 
My  Lord,  my  Life,  my  Sacrifice, 

My  Saviour,   and  my  all  ! 

30.     C.  M.     Rochester.     Devizes. 

Prayer  for  the  sealing  influences  of  the  Spirit. 

m.    OOVEREIGX  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
O     Allow  my  humble  claim  ; 
Nor,  when  I  raise  my  guilty  head, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

af.     2  My  Father — God !  how  sweet  the  sound ! 

How  tender — and  how  dear! 
al.     Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven 

Could  so  delight  my  ear. 

di.    3  Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 
On  my  expanding  heart ; 
And  show  that  in  Jehovah's  grace 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

al.     4  Cheered  by  a  signal  so  divine, 

Unwavering;  I  believe ; 
dim.  And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry  ; 
cr.        Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

31.    L.  M.     Castle  Street.     Uxbridge. 

Gracious  Influences  of  the  Spirit. 

REAT  God,  and  shall  thy  Spirit  rest 
such  a  wretched  heart  as  mine  ? 
Unworthy  dwelling! — glorious  guest! — ■ 
How  great  the  favour! — how  divine! 


af.  i~lRl 
VJI 


2  When  sin  prevails — and  gloomy  fear, 
And  hope  almost  expires  in  night, 
Lord,  can  thy  Spirit  then  be  here- 
Great  spring  of  comfort,  life,  and  light  ? 
B  25 


32,  33  HOLY    SPIRIT. 

al.     3  Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh ! 
'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart! 
Else  would  my  hope  forever  die, 
And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

4  And,  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, 
"  I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace," 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace  ? 

5  Let  thy  good  Spirit  in  my  heart 
Forever  dwell — O  God  of  love' — 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart— 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

32t    L.  M.    Effingham.     German  Hymn. 

Influences  of  (he  Spirit. 

af.     "OREATFIE,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 
JO    Until  our  hearts  with  fervour  glow  : 
Oh!  kindle  there  a  Saviour's  love, 
True  sympathy  with  human  woe, 

2  Bid  our  conflicting  passions  cease, 
And  terrour  from  each  conscience  flee  ; 
Oh,  speak  to  every  bosom  peace, 
Unknown  to  all  who  know  not  thee. 

3  Give  us  to  taste  thy  heavenly  joy, 
cr.    Our  hopes  to  brightest  glory  raise  ; 

Guide  us  to  bliss  without  alloy, 

And  tune  our  hearts  to  endless  praise. 

3«£t  L.  M.     Hebron.  Forest. 

Desiring  the   Influences  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

af.     Q  PIRIT  of  peace !  immortal  Dove ! 
O     Here  let  thy  gentle  influence  reign: 
Come,  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love, 
And  all  the  graces  of  thy  train. 

dl.     2  Not  all  the  sweets  beneath  the  sky, 
Nor  corn,  nor  oil,  nor  richest  wine, 
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HOLY  SPIRIT.  34,  35 

Could  raise  ray  tuneful  song  so  high, 
Or  yield  me  pleasures  so  divine. 

3  Blest  with  thy  presence,  I  could  meet 
Death,  though  in  all  his  terrours  drest ; 

Nor,  while  I  taste  a  joy  so  sweet, 
One  fear  disturb  my  peaceful  breast. 

4  Spirit  of  peace !  Immortal  Dove ! 
Here  let  thy  gentle  influence  reign  : 

Come,  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  love, 
And  all  the  graces  of  thy  train. 

34.      S.  M.     Kersall     Aylesbury. 

Invocation  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

p.dl.piOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come! 
\J     Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin, 
Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood  ; 

And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

3  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart, 
To  sanctify  the  soul, 

cr.    To  pom*  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

4  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 
Our  doubts  and  tears  remove  ; 

f.       And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never  dying  love. 

3d*      S.  M.     St.    Thomas.     Sutton. 

'*  The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say  come." 

an.    npHE  Spirit  in  our  hearts, 

X      Is  whispering,  '  Sinner,  come  ;' 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ  proclaims 
To  all  his  children, '  come! ' 
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36  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

2  Let  him  that  heareth  say 
To  all  about  him,'  come!  ' 

Let  him  that  thirsts  for  righteousness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 
Oh,  let  him  freely  come, 

And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life  ; 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo!  Jesus,  who  invites, 
Declares  '  I  quickly  come  : ' 

di.   Lord,  even  so !  we  wait  thy  hour  ; 
0,  blest  Redeemer,  come ! 

30*      7.7.7.7.     Norwich.    Fairfax. 

Influences  of  the  Holy  Spirit  implored. 

af.    TTOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
JLj.  Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  his  beauties  trace  ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine  ; 
Long  has  sin  without  controul, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 
Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine.; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone, 

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HOLY  SPIRIT.  37,  38 

3T»     C.  M.     Bangor.   JValsal.   Georgia. 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit's  influence. 

GREAT  God,  before  thy  mercy  seat 
Abased,  in  dust  I  fall  ; 
My  crimes  of  complicated  guilt, 
Aloud  for  judgment  call. 

2  I  own  my  Mays  to  be  corrupt, 
My  duties  stained  with  sin  ; 

Make  thou  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
My  burdened  conscience  clean. 

3  Lord,  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Implant  a  holy  fear  ; 

And  through  thine  all-abounding  grace 
Bring  thy  salvation  near. 

4  On  my  distressed,  benighted  soul, 

Oh,  cause  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Make  me  to  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 

And  tell  me  I  am  thine. 


38«  C.  M.    Dundee.     St.  Martins. 

Praying  for  the  Spirit. 

NOW,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 
And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 
Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  throne, 
And  plead  a  Saviour's  name  ; 

For  all  that  we  can  call  our  own, 
Is  vanity  and  shame. 

3  Send  down  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
That  saints  may  love  thee  more  ; 

That  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
Who  never  loved  before. 
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39,  40  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

or.    4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 
In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

39*   S.  M.    Aylesbury.   Little  Marlborough. 

Intercession  for  the  Spirit's  influence. 

af.     "DLEST  Comforter  divine! 
_D     Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Draw,  with  thy  still,  small  voice, 
Us  from  each  sinful  way  ; 

And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice, 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath 
Make  every  cloud  of  care, 

And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  Oh,  fill  thou  every  heart, 
With  love  to  all  our  race ! 

Great  Comforter,  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

4bO«      C.  M.    Peterborough.    Rochester, 

God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive. 

ex.    r\  UENCH  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
v2^   The  Holy  One  from  heav'n  ; 
The  Comforter,  belov'd,  ador'd  ; 
To  man  in  mercy  giv'n. 

2  Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  ; 
He  will  not  always  strive  : 

O,  tremble  at  that  awful  word  ; 
Sinner!  awake  and  live. 

3  Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
It  is  thy  only  hope : 

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worship.  41,  42 

O  let  his  aid  be  now  implor'd  ; 
Let  prayer  be  lifted  up. 

4  Grieve  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 

Heirs  of  redeeming  grace  ; 
With  grateful  hearts  his  love  record, 

Whose  presence  fills  the  place. 

4:1*     S.   M.      Watchman.     Dover. 

Morning  Prayer  Meeting. 

HOW  sweet  the  melting  lay 
Which  breaks  upon  the  ear, 
When  at  the  hour  of  rising  day 
Christians  unite  in  prayer. 

2  The  breezes  waft  their  cries 
Up  to  Jehovah's  throne  ; 

He  listens  to  their  heaving  sighs, 
And  sends  his  blessings  down. 

3  So  Jesus  rose  to  pray, 
Before  the  morning  light ; 

Once,  on  the  chilling  mount  did  stay, 
And  wrestle  all  the  night. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

Who  sends  his  blessings  down 
To  rescue  souls  condemn'd  to  die, 
And  make  his  people  one. 

4L2>         L.  M.     Hebron.    Forest. 

The  Sabbath. 

LORD  of  the  Sabbath  and  its  light, 
I  hail  thy  hallowed  day  of  rest; 
It  is  my  weary  soul's  delight, 

The  solace  of  my  care-worn  breast. 

2  Its  dewy  morn,  its  glowing  noon, 
Its  tranquil  eve,  its  solemn  night, 

Pass  sweetly;  but  they  pass  too  soon, 
And  leave  me  saddened  at  their  flight. 
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43,  44  worship. 

3  Yet,  sweetly  as  they  glide  along, 

And  hallowed  though  the  calm  they  yield, 
al.    Transporting  though  their  rapturous  song, 
And  heavenly  visions  seem  revealed : — 

p.      4  My  soul  is  desolate  and  drear, 
My  silent  harp  untuned  remains, 

af.     Unless,  my  Saviour,  thou  art  near, 

To  heal  my  wounds,  and  soothe  my  pains. 

di.     5  O  Jesus,  ever  let  me  hail, 

Thy  presence  with  the  day  of  rest, 
Then  will  thy  servant  never  fail 

To  deem  thy  Sabbath  doubly  blest. 

43.       7.7.7.7.    Alma.    Pilgrim. 

Seeking  a  blessing  on  Public  Worship. 

di.    TN  thy  presence  we  appear  ; 

J.  Lord,  we  love  to  worship  here— 
Here,  within  the  veil,  we  meet 
Thee  upon  thy  mercy  seat. 

2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Touch  our  lips — unloose  our  tongue, 
cr.    Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 

Thee,  "  the  Lord  our  righteousness." 

p.     3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend  ; 
Hear  us,  when  thy  Spirit  pleads, 
Hear — for  Jesus  intercedes. 

an.  4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 

And  we  tremble  at  thy  law, — 
dl.    Let  the  gospel's  wond'rous  love 

All  our  doubts  and  fears  remove. 

44*      C.   M.      Flushing.    Rochester. 

Sabbath  morning. 

vi.      A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  Life  and  Light 
JLX.     Awakes  the  kindling  ray; 
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worship.  45, 46 

Dispels  the  darkness  of  the  night, 
And  pours  increasing  day. 

dim.  2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapp'd 

A  sinful  world  in  gloom! 
cr.     O  what  a  sun  that  hroke,  this  day, 

Triumphant  from  the  tomb ! 

3  This  day  he  grateful  homage  paid, 

And  loud  hosannas  sung  : 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 

And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

f.       4  Ten  thousand,  thousand  lips  shall  join, 
To  hail  this  welcome  morn  ; 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings, 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

4t>«  7s.  6  lines.  JVnrembiirgh.  Sing  my  soul. 

Prayer  Meeting. 

dl.    (~\  'TIS    sweet  to  mingle,  where 

\J    Christians  meet  for  social  prayer  ; 

O,  'tis  sweet,  with  them  to  raise 

Songs  of  holy  joy  and  praise  ; 
al.     Then  how  blest  "that  state  must  be, 

Where  they  meet  eternally. 

di.    2  Saviour,  let  these  meetings  prove 
Scenes  of  fervent  christian  love  ; 
While  we  worship  in  this  place, 
May  we  go  from  grace  to  grace, 
Till  we,  each  in  his  degree, 
Fit  for  endless  glory  be. 

4G.     C.  M.    Resignation.    Fluslung. 

Jesus  on  the  Mercy  Scat. 

an.   "jVfOj  never  shall  my  heart  despond, 

-L  i      Long  as  my  lips  can  pray  ; 
dl.    My  latest  breath,  with  effort  fond, 
Shall  pass  in  prayer  away. 
B*  33 


47  WORSHIP. 


2  There  is  a  heavenly  mercy  seat 
To  calm  the  sinner's  fears; 

af.    There  is  a  Saviour,  at  whose  feet 
The  mourner  dries  his  tears. 

3  When  friends  depart,  and  hopes  are  riven, 
And  gathering  storms  I  see, 

My  soul  is  but  the  sooner  driven, 
di.        Eternal  Rock,  to  thee. 

al.    4  O  for  a  voice  of  sweeter  sound, 
For  every  wind  to  bear ; 
To  teach  the  listening  world  around 
The  blessedness  of  pray  er. 


47.      H.  M.    Hartdam,    Lenox. 

Sabbath  morning. 

al.    TT  7ELC0ME ,  del i ghtful  morn ! 
V  V       Thou  day  of  sacred  rest ; 
I  hail  thy  kind  return  ; 

Lord  make  these  moments  blest. 
From  low  delight,  and  mortal  toys, 
f.       I  soar  to  meet  eternal  joys. 

di.    2  Now  may  the  King  descend, 
And  fill  his  throne  of  grace  ; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 

While  saints  address  thy  face  ; 
Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickening  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord. 

al.     3  Descend,  Celestial  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  bless  these  sacred  hours; 
Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
Nor  Sabbaths  be  indulged  in  vain. 
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worship.  48, 49 

48»    8.7.8.7.    Saxony.     SiciUaii  Hymn. 

Close  of  Worship. 

al.  T)RAISE  the  Lord,  by  whose  kind  favour 
X.  Heavenly  truth  has  reached  our  ears  ; 
May  its  sweet,  reviving  savour 

Cheer  our  hearts  and  calm  our  fears ! 

2  Truth— how  sacred  is  the  treasure! 
di.  Teach  us,  Lord,  its  worth  to  know  ; 
m.     Vain  the  hope,  and  short  the  pleasure, 

Which  from  other  sources  flow. 

3  What  of  truth  we've  now  been  hearing, 
di.         Fix,  O  Lord,  in  every  heart ; 

In  the  day  of  thine  appearing, 
May  we  share  thy  people's  part. 

4  Till  thou  take  us  hence  forever, 
Saviour,  guide  us  with  thine  eye  ; 

This  our  aim,  our  sole  endeavour,— 
Thine  to  live  and  thine  to  die! 

40  •     C.  M.    Flushing.    Peterborough. 

Presence  of  God  sought  in  his  sanctuary. 

m.       A  GAIN  our  earthly  cares  we  leave, 

-LJL     And  to  thy  courts  repair  ; 
al.    Again  with  joyful  feet  we  come, 
To  meet  our  Saviour  here. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 
And  love  and  concord  dwell ; 

af.     Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease — 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  The  feeling  heart — the  melting  eye— 
The  humble  mind  bestow  ; 

an.    And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

4  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word. 
In  faith  present  our  prayers  ; 

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50,51  WORSHIP. 

And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

af.     5  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise  ; 
cr.    And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above, 

That  we  may  render  praise. 

50*     L.  M.     Old  Hundred.     Effingham. 

Encouragement  to  prayer. 

an.   "1"  ORD,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare 
JL>  Look  up  to  thy  divine  abode, 
Or  offer  their  imperfect  prayer 
Before  a  just  and  holy  God? 

2  Bright  terrours  guard  thine  awful  seat, 
And  dazz'ling  glories  veil  thy  face  ; 
dl.     Yet  mercy  calls  us  to  thy  feet ; 

Thy  throne  is  still  a  throne  of  grace. 

di.    3  Oh!  may  our  souls  thy  grace  adore  ; 
May  Jesus  plead  our  humble  claim, 
While  thy  protection  we  implore, 
In  his  prevailing,  glorious  name. 

4  Let  past  experience  of  thy  care 
Support  our  hope — our  trust  invite  ; 
Again  attend  our  humble  prayer  ; — 
Let  mercy  still  be  thy  delight. 

«)  1  •    C.  M.     St.  Marlins.     Flushing. 

Access  to  the  Throne  of  Grace. 

an.p./^OME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
V^     Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there, 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 

2  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood, 
That  calmed  his  frowning  face, 

That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And  turned  the  wrath  to  grace, 
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WORSHIP.  52 

3  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 
And  venture  near  the  Lord  ; 

No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

4  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss, 
Are  opened  by  the  Son  ; 

cr.    High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
£  And  reach  the  eternal  throne. 

5  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring, 
Great  Advocate  on  high  ; 

And  glory  to  the  Almighty  King 
dim.     That  lays  his  fury  by. 

52*     8s  &  7s.  6  lines.   Greenville. 

Desiring  the  presence  of  the  Saviour. 

al.    npHOU  who  slept  in  Bethlehem's  manger, 
X      On  thy  virgin  mother's  knee  ; 
Blessed  Jesus,  heavenly  stranger, 
Here  we  wait  to  worship  thee  :— 
cr.    Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 
May  thy  presence  with  us  be. 

af.     2  Though  on  earth,  when  sad  and  lonely, 
Thou  couldest  find  no  place  of  rest ; 
Here  thou  'rt  welcome,  and  thou  only, 
To  each  longing,  waiting  breast : 

cr.     Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 
Come  and  make  thy  children  blest. 

dl.    3  Thou  who  once  on  Calvary's  mountain, 
Died,  thy  chosen  ones  to  save ; 
Opening  thus  a  healing  fountain, 
Where  our  sin-sick  souls  we  lave  : 

cr.    Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 
Now  thy  pard'ning  love  we  crave. 

an.    4  Thou  who  now  art  interceding, 
On  the  Father's  throne  on  high  ; 
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53, 54  worship. 

Jesus,  hear  our  humble  pleading— 
To  each  longing  heart  draw  nigh  :— 
al.f.  Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 
Never  from  our  bosoms  fly. 

£>•$•    7J.7J.     Harts.    Pilgrim. 

Delights  of  Social  Worship. 

dl.    T  ORD  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
_Li  E'en  on  earth,  thy  temples  are  J 
Here  thy  Avaiting  people  see 
Much  of  heaven,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows, 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes  ; 
While  thy  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne, 
Here  thou  mak'st  thy  glories  known  $ 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  sacred  songs  of  joy 
We  our  happy  lives  employ ; 
Love,  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heaven  we  soar. 

w4«    L.  M.    Accomack.    Forest. 

Closet  Hymn. 

af.    TT7HEN,  O  my  Saviour,  shall  this  heart 
VV       So  feel  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 
That  from  thy  cross  'twill  ne'er  departs 
But  live  around  that  hallowed  place! 

2  The  brightest  scenes  of  earth  are  dim, 
If  Jesus  be  not  with  me  there  ; 

All  worldly  joys  compared  with  him, 
Seem  vain  as  fleeting  shadows  are. 

3  O,  could  I  live  beneath  his  smile, 
And  lean  upon  his  sacred  breast, 

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worship.  55,  56 

No  fond  allurement  should  beguile 
A  heart  so  privileged — so  blest. 

4  Come,  then,  my  Saviour,  and  constrain 
This  wayward  soul,  nor  let  it  rove  ; 

Recall  me  to  thine  arms  again, 

And  bind  me  there  "  with  chords  of  love." 

ddi     8.7.4.     Greenville.     Sicilian. 

Prayer  for  the  success  of  a  Preached  Gospel. 

COME,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 
Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed  j 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit, 

Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed  : 
From  the  gospel 

Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 
Which  thy  words  design  to  give  ; 

Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive  ; 

And  forever 

To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

56.      C.  M.     Flushing.     Irish. 

Dead  in  tresspasses  and  sins. 

HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
Unconscious  of  her  load! 
The  heart  unchained  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 
The  stubborn  will  subdue? 

'Tis  thine,  Eternal  Spirit,  thine, 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine,  the  passions  to  recall, 
And  upwards  bid  them  rise; 

To  make  the  scales  of  errour  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes  ;— 
39 


57,  58,    FALL  AND  HUMAN  BEFRAVITYV 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away, 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
A  beam  of  heaven — a  vital  ray, 

'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

£  Oh!  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours? 

And  give  them  life  divine  ; 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 

Almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

57.      L.  M.    Bath.     Berlin. 

Our  ruin  by  Adam,  and  recovery  by  Christ. 

af.    THfcEEP  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne, 
JL/  Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own ; 
Great  Qpd!  Ave  own  the  unhappy  name, 
Whence  sprung  our  nature  and  our  shame. 

m.    2  But  whilst  our  spirits,  filled  with  awe, 

Behold  the  terrours  of  thy  law, 
an.    We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace, 

That  sent  to  save  our  ruined  race. 

3  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  joined  our  nature  to  his  own  ; 
The  second  Adam,  from  the  dust, 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

4  Wbere  sin  did  reign,  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 

al.f.   Abounding  life  ;  there  glorious  grace 

Reigns  through  "the  Lord  our  righteousness." 

«I8.       L.  M.     JYerwy.     Hebron. 

Christ  our  wisdom  and  righteousness. 

m.    "OURIED  in  shadows  of  the  night, 

_L)   We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light ; 

cr.  Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

af.     2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drowned  in  tears., 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears; 
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FALL  AND  HUMAN-  DErRAVITY.       59 

cr.    Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 

And  sing,  "The  Lord  our  righteousness." 

m.    3  Our  very  frame  is  mixed  with  sin ; 

cr.    His  Spirit  makes  our  nature  clean ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

an.    4  Jesus  heholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains ; 

al.    He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  hreaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

di.    5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power  and  righteousness; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  all,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

*50.    L.  M.    Hebron.    JMlenecke. 

Weeping  and  praying  for  transgressors. 

an.    OEE  human  nature  sunk  in  shame ; 

lO  See  scandals  poured  on  Jesus'  name; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Son  j 
The  world  abused,  the  soul  undone. 

2  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight, 
Closing  in  everlasting  night ; 
In  flames  that  no  abatement  know, 
Kindled  by  sin,  the  source  of  woe. 

di.    3  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene ; 
My  bowels  yearn  o'er  dying  man ; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim, 
And  snatch  the  fire-brands  from  the  flame. 

p.     4  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves  ; 

cr.    Thy  own  all-saving  arm  employ, 
And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 

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60,  61  REVIVALS. 

60.    S.    M.    Dover.    St.  Thomas. 

The  heart-Jer.  17:  9. 

an.      A  STONISHED  and  distressed, 
J\.     I  turn  mine  eyes  within  ; 
My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 

Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

di.    3  Almighty  King  of  saints, 
These  tyrant  lusts  subdue ; 
Dispel  the  darkness  of  my  mind, 
And  all  my  powers  renew. 

al.    4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 
f.  Shall  loud  hosannas  raise  ; 

My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 

REVIVALS. 
61  •     S.  M.     Cambridge.     Old  Leeds. 

Prayer  for  a  revival. 

di.    /"\  LORD,  thy  work  revive, 
v./     In  Zion's  gloomy  hour, 
And  let  our  dying  graces  live 
By  thy  restoring  power. 

2  O,  let  thy  chosen  few 
Awake  to  earnest  prayer ; 

Their  covenant  again  renew, 
And  walk  in  filial  fear. 

3  Thy  Spirit  then  Avill  speak 
Through  lips  of  humble  clay, 

cr.    Till  hearts  of  adamant  shall  break, 
Till  rebels  shall  obey. 

42 


REVIVALS.  G3 

di.    4  Now  lend  thy  gracious  ear  ; 
Now  listen  to  our  cry  ; 
O,  come  and  bring  salvation  near, 
Our  souls  on  thee  rely. 

02*    7s.  &  6s.     8  lines.    Romaine. 

Rejoicing  in  the  conversion  of  the  heathen. 

al.     npHE  morning  light  is  breaking, 
X      The  darkness  disappears, 
The  sons  of  earth  are  waking 

To  penitential  tears: 
Each  breeze  that  sweeps  the  ocean 

Brings  tidings  from  afar, 
Of  nations  in  commotion, 
Prepared  for  Zion's  war. 

2  Rich  dews  of  grace  come  o'er  us, 
In  many  a  gentle  shower, 

And  brighter  scenes  before  us 

Are  opening  every  hour: 
Each  cry  to  Heaven  going, 

Abundant  answers  brings, 
And  heavenly  gales  are  blowing, 

With  peace  upon  their  wings. 

3  See  heathen  nations  bending 
Before  the  God  we  love, 

And  thousand  hearts  ascending 

In  gratitude  above ; 
While  sinners,  now  confessing, 

The  gospel  call  obey, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  blessing, 

A  nation  in  a  day. 

4  Blest  river  of  salvation, 
Pursue  thy  onward  way ; 

Flow  thou  to  every  nation, 
Nor  in  thy  richness  stay ; 

43 


63,  64  REVIVALS. 

cr.    Stay  not,  till  all  the  lowly, 

Triumphant  reach  their  home, 
Stay  not,  till  all  the  holy, 
Proclaim  the  Lord  is  come. 

63*     7.7.7.7.     Alma.    Mcester. 

Praise  for  a  Revival. 

al.     T^OUNT  of  everlasting  love ! 

Jl      Rich  thy  streams  of  mercy  are, 
Flowing  freely  from  ahove  ; 

Beauty  marks  their  course  afar. 

2  Lo!  thy  church,  thy  garden  now, 
Blooms  heneath  the  heavenly  shower  ; 

Sinners  feel,  and  melt,  and  bow  ; —      . 
Mild,  yet  mighty,  is  thy  power. 

di.    3  God  of  grace !  before  thy  throne, 

Here  our  warmest  thanks  we  bring  ; 
Thine  the  glory,  thine  alone  ; 
f.  Loudest  praise  to  thee  we  sing. 

an.   4  Hear,  O  hear,  our  grateful  song ; 
Let  thy  spirit  still  descend  ; 
Roll  the  tide  of  grace  along, 

Widening,  deepening  to  the  end. 

64.     7.7.7.7.     Pilgrim.     Harts. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

di.     T  ORD,  how  large  thy  bounties  are, 
1  J     Tender,  gracious,  sinner's  friend! 
What  a  feast  dost  thou  prepare, 
And  what  invitations  send ! 

2  Now  fulfil  thy  great  design, 

Who  didst  first  the  message  bring ; 
Every  heart  to  thee  incline  ; — 
cr.       Now  "  compel  them  to  come  in.'* 

an.    3  Rushing  on  the  downward  road, 
Sinners  no  compulsion  need,— 

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REVIVALS.  65 

Heaven  to  forsake,  and  God  ; 
See,  they  run  with  rapid  speed! 

dl.    4  Draw  them  back  by  love  divine, 
With  thy  grace  their  spirits  win; 
Every  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  "  compel  them  to  come  in." 

5  Thus  their  willing  souls  compel, 
Thus  their  happy  minds  constrain, 

From  the  ways  of  death  and  hell, 
Home  to  God  and  grace  again. 

6  Stretch  that  conquering  arm  of  thine, 
Once  stretched  out  to  bleed  for  sin  ; 

Every  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  "  compel  them  to  come  in." 

Gt>#    L.  M.     Limelmise.     Accomack. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

di.    /^OME,  sacred  Spirit,  from  above, 

\J  And  fill  the  coldest  heart  with  love  ; 

Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  God-like  power  be  known. 

2  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrow  rise  ; 

"While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne, 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

3  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await, 
Numerous  around  thy  temple  gate  ; 
Each  pressing  on,  w  ith  zeal,  to  be 
A  living  sacrifice  to  thee. 

4  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arisjflfc 
Or,  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

45 


66,  67  REVIVALS. 


R1 


OG.     C.  M.     Georgia.    Burford. 

The  Church  fasting  and  praying  for  a  Revival. 

ETIRE,  vain  world,  awhile  retire, 
And  leave  ns  with  the  Lord  ; 
Thy  gifts  ne'er  fill  one  just  desire, 
Nor  lasting  bliss  afford. 

di.    2  Blest  Jesus !  come  now  gently  down, 
And  fill  this  hallowed  place  ; 
O !  make  thy  glorious  goings  known,— 
Diffuse  around  thy  grace. 

3  Shine,  dearest  Lord,  from  realms  of  day- 
Disperse  the  gloom  of  night ; 

Chase  all  our  clouds  and  doubts  away, 
And  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

4  Behold,  and  pity  from  above, 
Our  cold  and  languid  frame  ; 

O !  shed  abroad  thy  quickening  love, 
And  we'll  adore  thy  name. 

5  Ail  glorious  Saviour !  source  of  grace  ; 
To  thee  we  raise  our  cry ; 

Unveil  the  beauties  of  thy  "face, 
To  every  waiting  eye. 

6  Revive,  O  God !  desponding  saints, 
Who  languish,  droop,  and  sigh  ; 

Refresh  the  soul  that  tires  and  faints  — 
Fill  mourning  hearts  with  joy. 

7  Make  known  thy  x>ower  victorious  King, 
Subdue  each  stubborn  will ; 

Then,  sovereign  grace  we'll  join  to  sing, 
On  Zion's  sacred  hill. 

©7.     L.  M.     Uxbridge.     Newry. 

Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

di.    f~\  SUN  of  righteousness  arise, 

\J     With  gentle  beams  on  Zion  shine  j 
46 


REVIVALS.  68,    69 

Dispel  the  darkness  from  our  eyes, — 
Awake  our  souls  to  life  divine. 

2  On  all  around,  let  grace  descend, 

Like  heavenly  dew  or  copious  showers  ; 

That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend ; — 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

GS.      L.  M.     Uxbridge.     A'a:areth. 

Christ  will  advance  his  cause. 

WHILE  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way, 
To  see  the  work  of  God  decline, 
Methought  I  heard  the  Saviour  say — 
.   "  Dismiss  thy  fears,  the  ark  is  mine. 

2  "  Tho'  for  a  time  I  hid  my  face, 
Rely  upon  my  love  and  pow'r  ; 
Still  wrestle  at  the  throne  of  grace, 
And  wait  for  a  reviving  hour. 

3  "  Take  down  thy  long  neglected  harp, 
I've  seen  thy  tears  and  heard  thy  pray'r, 
The  winter  season  has  heen  sharp, 

But  spring  shall  all  its  wastes  repair." 

4  Lord,  I  obey — my  hopes  revive: 
Come,  join  with  me,  ye  saints,  and  sing; 
Our  foes  in  vain  against  us  strive, 

For  God  will  help  and  triumph  bring. 

69*  C.  M.  D.  Retirement.  ^Moravian  Hymn. 

Church  fellowship  in  a  Kevival- 

OUR  souls  by  love  together  drawn, 
Cemented,  mix'd  in  one  ; 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, — 

'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  begun: 
Our  hearts  have  felt  the  Spirit's  nmv'r, 

And   glowed  with  sacr.  ifc%£; 
While  Jesus  spoke,  and  fed,  and  blest, 
And  ftll'd  tli'  enlarg'd  desire. 
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70  REVIVALS. 

2  A  cloud  of  mercy  rises  still ; 

The  heav'ns  are  big  with  rain: 
Lord,  hasten  the  celestial  show'r, 

Nor  let  us  plead  in  vain  : 
Now,  Avhile  the  gentle  drops  descend, 

Pour  down  a  mighty  flood : 
f.       Deluge  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 

Till  all   proclaim  thee  God. 

dim.  3  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

To  form  thy  starry  crown  ; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 

Proclaim 'd  by  thee,  thy  own  ; 
dl.    May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 

We,  sinners  saved  by  grace, 
cr.    From  glory  unto  glory  chang'd, 

Behold  thee  face  to  face. 

TO*      8.7.8.7.     Florence.     Greenville. 

Zion  comforted. 

af.     TJ ION,  dreary  and  in  anguish, 

/j     Mid  the  desert  hast  thou  stray 'd! 
O,  thou  weary,  cease  to  languish  j 
Jesus  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Still  lamenting  and  bemoaning, 
Mid  thy  follies  and  thy  woes! 

Soon  repenting  and  returning, 
All  thy  solitude  shall  close. 

3  Though  benighted  and  forsaken, 
Though  afflicted  and  distress'd ; 

His  almighty  arm  shall  waken  ; 
Ziou's  King  shall  give  thee.  rest. 

vi.     4  Cease  thy  sadness  unbelieving ; 
Soon  his  glory  shaltthou  see! 
Joy  and  gladness,  and  thanksgiving, 
And  the  voice  of  melody. 

48 


TENITEXTIAL. 

3  Plead  my  cause,  with  power  prevailing 

At  the  sovereign  bar  of  Cod  ; 

Save  me  from  eternal  wailing — 

Save  me  from  Jehovah's  rod! 

4  Lord  of  pity!  see  me  languish 
At  thy  feet,  and  bid  me  live  ; 

Thou  alone  canst  ease  my  anguish, — 
Thou  alone  canst  pardon  give. 

T5»      S   M.      Aylesbury,       Orange. 

Burden  of  Sin. 

AH!  whither  should  I  go, 
Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint; 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come  ; 
Ah!  why  do  I  delay? 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay! 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 
From  which  I  cannot  part? 

Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take 
Possession  of  my  heart ? 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown 
Must  surely  lurk  within  ; 

Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom-sin. 

5  Jesus!  the  hind  Vance  show, 
Which  I  have  feared  to  see  ; 

And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeps  me  back  from  thee. 

0  Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Thy  trying  power  display; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 

And  take  the  veil  away. 
51 


7b,    77  PENITENTIAL. 

*?"©•      7s.  G  lines.     Mount    Calvary. 

Penitence  at  the  Cross. 

af.     TJEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent, 
ATjL     Break,  by  Jesus'  cross  subdued  ; 
See  his  body,  mangled — rent, 
Covered  with  a  gore  of  blood  ; 

an.    Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done! 
Murdered  God's  eternal  Son! 

af.     2  Yes,  our  sins  have  done  the  deed, 

Driv'n  the  nails  that  fixed  him  there  ; 

Crowned  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 
Pierced  him  with  a  soldier's  spear  ; 

Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, — 

For  a  sinful  world  he  dies. 

an.   3  Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain? 

Still  to  death  pursue  your  Lord? 
Open  all  his  wounds  again'' 

Trample  on  his  precious  blood? 
No!  with  all  my  sins  I'll  part, — 
di.    Saviour,  take  my  broken  heart 

yy»     7s  &  6s.  8  lines.     Missionary  Hymn. 

Conviction  of  sin. 

an.    TT7T1Y  sinks  my  soul  desponding ? 

VV       Why  fill  my  eyes  with  tears? 

While  nature  all  surrounding, 

The  smile  of  beauty  wears. 

Why  burdened  still  with  sorrow 

Is*  every  lab 'ring  thought? 
Each  vision  that  1  borrow 

With  gloom  and  sadness  fraught? 

2  The  pleasures  that  deceived  me, 
My  soul  no   more  can  charm  ; 

Of  rest  they  have  bereaved  me, 
And  filled  me  with  alarm  } 

52 


PENITENTIAL.  78 

The  objects  I  have  cherished 

Are  empty  as  the  wind  ; 
My  earthlj  joys  are  perished, — 

What  comfort  shall  I  find? 

3  If  inward  still  inquiring 
I  turn  my  searching  eye, 

Or  upward*  now  aspiring-, 

I  raise  my  feeble  cry, — 
No  heavenly  light  is  beaming, 

To  cheer  my  troubled  breast; 
No  ray  of  comfort  gleaming, 

To  give  my  spirit  rest. 

4  My  soul,  from  this  dread  anguish 
Is  tbere  no  refuge  nigh?  — 

'Tis  guilt  that  makes  thee  languish, 

And  leaves  thee  thus  to  die  : 
Renounce  thy  sin  and  folly 

Before  the  throne  of  grace, 
And  make  the  Lord,  most  holy, 

Thy  strength  and  righteousness. 

78.       7.7.7.7.       Fairfax.     JVonvich. 

Deep  contritiou. 

af.     TESUS,  save  my  dying  soul  ; 

*J    Make  the  broken  spirit  \vhole  ; 
Humbled  in  the  dust  I  lie  ; 
Saviour,  leave  me  not  to  die. 

2  Jesus,  full  of  every  grace, 
Now  reveal  thy  smiling  face; 
Grant  the  joy  of  sin  forgiven, 
Foretaste  of  the  bliss  of  heaven. 

3  All  my  guilt  to  thee  is  known — 
Thou  art  righteous,  thou  alone. — 
All  my  belp  is  from  thy  cross; 
All  beside  I  count  but  loss. 

53 


79,  80  PENITENTIAL. 

4  Lord,  in  thee  I  now  believe  ; 
Will  thou— wilt  thou  not  forgive? 
Helpless  at  thy  feet  I  lie  ; 
Saviour  leave  me  not  to  die. 

<?  «y.     L.  M.     German  Hymn.     Hebron. 

Pleading   with  Christ,  the  all-sufficient  Physician. 

di.     TESUS,  the  sinners'  friend,  to  thee, 
sj  Lost  and  undone  for  aid  I  nee  ; 
Weary  of  earth,  myself  and  sin  ; 
Open  thine  arms  and  let  me  in. 

2  Pity  and  heal  my  sin-sick  soul ; 
'Tis  thou  alone  canst  make  me  whole  ; 
Dark,  till  in  me  thine  image  shine, ' 
And  lost  I  am  till  thou  art  mine. 

3  The  mansion  for  thyself  prepare, 
Dispose  my  heart  by  entering  there  ; 
'Tis  this  alone  can  make  me  clean  ; 
Tis  this  alone  can  cast  out  sin. 

•i  What  shall  I  say  thy  grace  to  move? 
Lord,  I  am  sin,  but  thou  art  love  ; 

1  give  up  every  plea  beside, — 
Lord,  I  am  lost,  but  thou  hast  died. 

§0»     8.7.8.7.  Sicilian  Hymn.   Greenville. 

Prayer  for  forgiveness. 

di.    O  AVIOUR,  hear  us  through  thy  merit, 
IO     Lowly  bending  at  thy  feet ; 
O,  draw  near  us  by  thy  Spirit, 
Prostrate  at  the  mercy  seat. 

2  Wretched,  sinful,  and  unworthy  ; 
Sick,  and  poor,  and  deaf,  and  blind: 

Oft  unmindful  while  before  thee, 
Of  our  need  of  such  a  friend. 

3  O,  how  precious  is  the  favour 

Of  forgiveness  through  thy  blood  : 
54 


PEMTEXTIAL.  81 

Come  thou  gracious,  bleeding  Saviour, 
Be  our  advocate  with  God. 

4  For  the  joys  of  thy  salvation, 
Still  we  raise  our  cries  to  thee  ; 

Hear  the  voice  of  supplication, 
Set  our  souls  at  liberty. 

8 1  •     H.  M.     Lenox.    Archangels. 

Submission  to  God. 

an.        "OEFORE  thy  awful  throne 

_D     Now,  Lord,  in  dust  we  lie  ; 
And  all  our  guilt  bemoan 
In  tears  of  agony  : 
Thy  law  is  right 
That  sends  die  soul 
To  weep  and  houl 
In  endless  night. 

af.         2  For  sinners  didst  thou  die, 
To  ransom  them  from  woe' 
&t.  They  raised  their  hands  ou  high, 

They  gave  the  deadly  blow  : 
af.  Ours  is  that  slain:  — 

Christ  for  our  guilt, 
His  blood  has  spilt, 
By  sinners  slain. 

3  And  can  he  still  forgive? 

May  rebels  hear  his  voice, — ■ 
Repenting,  turn  and  live, 
And  taste  of  heavenly  joys? 
an.  Our  souls  shall  bow, 

Our  hearts  shall  break. 
Our  tongues  shall  speak, 
Our  tears  shall  flow. 

di.         4  O  Lord,  we  will  believe  ; 

Apply  thy  pard'ning  blood  ; 
55 


82,    83  PENITENTIAL. 

Our  guilty  souls  receive, 
And  wash  them  in  that  flood  : 
an.  We  will  be  thine 

This  blessed  hour, 
And  evermore 
Our  souls  resign. 

83.      CM.      Adair.     Marloiv. 

Confession,  prayer,  and  praise. 

di.    T   ORD!   v.  hen  we  bend  before  thy  throne, 

JLi     And  our  confessions  pour, 
af.     Oh  may  we  feel  the  sins  we  own, 
And  hate  what  we  deplore. 

2  Our  contrite  spirits  pitying  see  ; 
True  penitence  impart: 

And  let  a  healing  ray  from  thee 
Beam  hope  in  ever)  heart. 

3  When  we  disclose  our  hearts  in  prayer, 
Oh  let  our  wills  resign  ; 

And  not  a  thought  our  bosom  share, 
Which  is  not  wholly  thine. 

4  And  when  with  heart  and  voice  we  strive, 
al.         Our  grateful  hymns  to  raise, 

Let  love  divine  within  us  live, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  praise. 

5  Then,  on  thy  glories  will  we  dwell, 
Thy  mercies  we'll  review; 

With  love  divine  transported,  tell — 
"  Thou,  God,  art  Father  too ! " 

83.     C.  M.     Buckingham.     Burstal. 

Repentance  in  rievv  of  Christ's  compassioni 

at.    TT\EAR  Saviour!  when  my  thoughts  recall 
JlJ     The  wonders  of  thy  grace, 
Low  at  thy  feet,  ashamed,  I  fall, 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

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PENITENTIAL.  84 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid? 
Ah!   vile,  ungrateful  heart! 

Bv  earth's  low  cares  detained — betrayed 
From  Jesus  to  depart: 

3  From  Jesus— who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace,  and  rest: 
When  absent  from  ray  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfied,  unblest. 

an.    4  But  he,  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
My  wandering  soul  restores: 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

di.     5  Oh!   while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
The  humble,  contrite  sigh, 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
Willi  pity  iu  thine  eye  ! 

an.    6  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet 
Rejoice  to  seek  thy  tace  ; 
And,  grateful,  own  how  kind— how  sweet 
Is  thy  forgiving  grace. 

84«      8.7.8.7.     Sicilian.     Faesiello. 

Confession. 

af.     "[% /TET,  O  God,  to  ask  thy  presence, 
1VX     Join  our  souls,  to  seek  thy  grace  ; 
Oh,  deny  us  not  nor  spurn  us, 
Guilty  rebels   from  thy  face. 

2  All  is  sin,  we  own,  our  Father, 

.ill  our  lives  are  marked  with  guilt ; 
Nought  we  plead  our  sins  to  cover, 
Save  the  blood  that  Jesus  spilt. 

3  We  have  wandered — long  have  wandered, 
Much  we  need  thy  chastening  rod  ; 

But  we  come  to  own  our  folly  : 
Heal  and  pardon,  O  our  God. 

C*  57 


85  PENITENTIAL. 

an.    4  May  thy  people  wake  from  slumber, 

Ere  their  lamps  shall  fall  and  die: 
cr.    Bridegroom  of  the  Church,  awake  them! 
f.  Rouse  them  by  the  "  midnight  cry." 

ex.    5  Let  conviction  seize  the  careless, 

Through  their  souls  thine  arrows  dart ; 
Let  thy  truth,  so  long  neglected, 
Break  and  melt  the  flinty  heart. 

af.     6  Oh,  thou  kind,  forgiving  Spirit, 
Comforter,  on  thee  we  call ! 
Cheer  the  saint,  alarm  the  sinner, 
Oh,  revive,  revive  us  all. 

oO,      L.  M.     Kingsbridge.     Armley. 

Surrendering  the  heart  to  Christ. 

af.     T>LEST  Jesus!  when  thy  cross  I  view, — 
JD     That  mystery  to  the  angelick  host, — 

1  gaze  with  grief  and  rapture  too, 

And  all  my  soul  's  in  wonder  lost. 

2  What  strange  compassion  filled  thy  breast, 
That  brought  thee  from  thy  throne  on  high 

To  woes,  that  cannot  be  express'd, 
To  be  despised,  to  groan  and  die ! 

ex.    3  Was  it  for  man,  rebellious  man, 

Sunk  by  his  crimes  below  the  grave, 
Who,  justly  doomed  to  endless  pain, 
Found  none  to  pity  or  to  save? 

4  For  man  didst  thou  forsake  the  sky, 
To  bleed  upon  the  accursed  tree  : 

And  didst  thou  taste  of  death  to  buy 
Immortal  life  and  bliss  for  me! 

ci\    5  Had  I  a  voice  to  praise  thy  name, 

Loud  as  the  trump  that  wakes  the  dead, 
Had  I  the  raptured  seraph's  flame, 
My  debt  of  love  could  ne'er  be  paid. 
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PENITENTIAL.  86,    87 


8G«      L.  M.      Double.— Dresden. 

Contrition,  in  view  of  the   Cross. 

af.     T7AST  flow  my  tears,  the  cause  is  great, 
JO       This  tribute  claims  an  injur'd  Friend  ; 
One  whom  I  long;  pursu'd  with  hate, 
While  he  would  love  me  to  the  end! 

ex.    When  justice  frown'd  above  my  head, 
And  death  its  terrours  round  me  spread. 
He  interpos'd  the  wounds  he  bore, 

dim.And  bade  me  live  to  die  no  more. 


at.     2  Fast  flow  my  tears,  yet  faster  flow, 
Streams  copious  as  yon  purple  tide : 
Who  was  it  gave  the  deadly  blow  ? 

Who  urg'd  the  hand  that  pierced  his  side? 
ex.    My  soul,  thy  Victim  here  behold, 
What- pangs,  what  agonies  untold, 
While  justice,  arm'd  with  pow'r  divine, 
Pours  on  his  head  what's  due  to  thine! 

af.     3  Fast,  and  yet  faster  flow  my  tears, 

Now  break  this  heart  and  drown  these  eyes, 

His  visage  marr'd,  tow'rd  heav'n  he  rears, 
dim.     And  pleading  for  his  murd'rers,  dies! 
ex.    My  grief  no  measure  knows,  nor  end, 

Till  he  appears  the  sinner's  Friend, 
dl.  And  gives  me  in  some  happy  hour, 
cr.    To  feel  the  risen  Saviour's  pow'r. 

87-    C.  P.  M.     Ganges. 

Conviction  and  the  new  birth. 

st.       A  WAK'D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
XJl.  My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go  : 
One  solemn  truth  increas'd  my  pain — • 
"  The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  sink  to  endless  wo." 

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88  PENITENTIAL. 

2  How  did  the  law  its  thunders  roll, 
While  guilt  lay  heavy  ou  my  soul, 

A vaut,  oppressive  load! 
All  human  aid  I  saw  was  vain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

dl.     3  I  heard  the  saints  with  rapture  tell 
How  Jesus  coiwjuer'd  death  and  hell, 
To  bring  salvation  near: 
ex.    Yet  would  the  dreadful  truth  remain, 
The  sinner  must  be  born  again, 
Or  sink  in  black  despair. 

dl.    4  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 

The  bleeding  Saviour  pass'd  that  way,' 

My  bondage  to  remove  ; 
The  sinner  once  bv  justice  slain, 
Now  by  his  grace  is  barn  again, 
Ami  sings  redeeming  love. 

88.      C.    M.      Elgin.       Burford. 

Penitence  and  submission. 

di-     |^\H'   injur'd  Majesty  of  heav'n! 
v_7     Look  from  thy  holy  throne  : 
A  prostrate  rebel  owns,  with  grief, 
The  treasons  he  hath  done. 

ex.    2  How  shall  I  lift  these  guilty  eyes 
To  my  offended  Lord? 
Or  how  beneath  his  heaviest  frown, 
Pronounce  one  murm'ring  word? 

af.    3  While  love  its  grateful  anthem  swells, 
Tears  mingle  with  the  song: 
My  heart  with  tender  anguish  bleeds, 
That  I  such  grace  should  wrong. 

p.      4  Remorse  and  shame  my  lips  have  seal'd, 
cr.ex.   But,  O  my  Father!  speak  ; 
f.       And  all  the  harmony  of  heav'n, 
dim.     Shall  through  the  silence  break. 

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EXPOSTULATING.  89,    90 

SO.    7.7.7.7.     JVorrnch.    Nuremburgh. 

Expostulation  with  the  sinner. 

an.    QIXXER,  is  thy  heart  at  rest? 
£o     Is  thy  bosom  void  of  fear? 
Art  thou  not  by  guilt  oppress'd? 
Speaks  not  conscience  in  thine  ear? 

2  Can  this  world  afford  thee  bliss? 

Can  it  chase  away  thy  gloom ? 
Flattering,  false,  and  vain  it  is:  — 

Tremble  at  the  worldling's  doom. 

-ex.    3  Think,  O  sinner,  on  thy  end; 
See  the  judgment  day  appear! 
Thither  must  thy  spirit  wend  ; 

There  thy  righteous  senteuce  hear. 

af.     4  Wretched,  ruin'd,  helpless  soul, 
To  a  Saviour's  blood  apply  ; 
He  alone  can  make  thee  whole  ; 
Fly  to  Jesus, — sinner,  fly? 

90.       H.   M.     Bethesda.     Hadclam. 

The  Gospel  call. 

af.     "\7"E  dying  sons  of  men, 

X       Immerg'd  in  sin  and  wo, 
The  gospel  calls  again, 

Its  message  is  to  you  : 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty  come, 
In  mercy's  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame, 
Christ  bids  you  come  to-day. 

The  poor,  and  blind,  and  lame  t 
All  things  are  ready,  sinners,  come, 
In  mercy's  arms  there  yet  is  room. 
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9 1 ,  92  EXPOSTULATING. 

3  CompelPd  by  bleeding  love, 
Ye  wand 'ring  souls,  draw  near; 

He  calls  you  from  above, 
His  melting  accents  hear: 

Oh!  whosoever  will,  may  come, 

In  mercy's  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

01.      8.7.8.7.      Sicilian.     Paesiello. 


Christ  expostulating  with  : 

JESUS  stands,  Oh,  how  amazing, — 
Stands  and  knocks  at  every  door  ; 
In  his  hands  ten  thousand  blessings, 
Proffer'd  to  the  wretched  poor! 

af.     2  "  See  me  bleeding,  dying,  rising, 
To  prepare  yon  heavenly  rest; 
Listen,  while  I  kindly  call  you, 
Hear — and  be  forever  blest. 

3  "  Will  you  spurn  my  richest  mercy, 
Spurn—  and  sink  to  endless  pain  ; — 

Or  to  realms  of  bliss  and  glory 
Rise,  and  with  me  ever  reign!1 

4  "  Now  I  have  not  come  to  judgement, 
To  condemn  your  wretched  race  ; 

But  to  ransom  ruin'd  sinners, 
And  display  unbounded  grace. 

5  "  Will  you  plunge  in  endless  darkness, 
There  to  bear  eternal  pain  ; — 

Or  to  realms  of  glorious  brightness 
Rise — and  with  me  ever  reign  ?  " 

«*<■*.     L.  M.     Windham.     Jlccomack. 

There  is  hope  in  Christ. 

af.     TS  there  no  hope''  O  sinner,  pause! 
X  Tui'n  not  away  from  heaven  thy  face. 

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EXPOSTULATING.  93 

Despise  no  more  God's  holy  laws, 
Resist  not  his  inviting  grace. 

2  Is  there  no  hope?    That  word  recall, 
Thy  steps  retrace,  nor  dare  delay, 
Lest,  ere  thou  turn,  God's  anger  fall, 
And  hope  forever  flee  away. 

3  Is  there  no  hope?  Yes,  sinner, yes — 
Repent,  and  to  the  Saviour  fly  : 

Will  he  be  deaf  to  your  distress, 
Who  listens  when  the  ravens  cry? 

4  Return! — the  bow  of  promise  mark 
Above  where  Death's  dark  billows  roar, 
For  soon — when  sinks  thy  fragile  bark,— 
'Twill  shine  upon  thy  soul  no  more. 


afD 


03»        11.11.11.11.     Hamilton. 

Delay  not. 

ELAY  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner  draw  near! 
The  waters  of  life  are  now  flowing  for  thee: 
No  price  is  demanded,  the  Saviour  is  here, 
Redemption  is  pnrchas'd,  salvation  is  free. 

2  Delay  not,  delay  not,  why  longer  abuse 
The  love  and  compassion  of  Jesus,  thy  God? 

A  fountain  is  open'd,  how  canst  thou  refuse 
To  wash  and  be   cleans'd  in  his  pardoning 
blood. 

3  Delay  not,  delay  not,  O  sinner,  to  come, 
For  mercy  still  lingers,  and  calls  thee  to-day: 

p.  Her  voice  is  not  heard  in  the  vale  of  the  tomb  ; 
Her  message  unheeded  will  soon  pass  away. 

cr.  4  Delay  not,  delay  not,  the  Spirit  of  Grace, 
dim.  Long  griev'd  and  resisted,  may  take  its  sad 

flight, 
p.  And  leave  thee  in  darkness  to  finish  thy  race, 
To  sink  in  the  vale  of  eternity's  night. 

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94,  95  EXPOSTULATING. 

04.     C.  M.     Marloio.     Arundel 

Exhortation  to  immeJiate  repentance. 

st.f.  TJEPENT!  the  voice  celestial  cries, 
-TV     Nor  longer  dare  delay  : 
The  soul  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  the  wrathful  day! 

2  Ye  sinners,  in  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess  ; 
Accept  the  offer 'd  Saviour  now, 

Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 

ex.    3  Soon  will  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 
And  call  you  to  his  bar  : 
For  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  yields  to  vengeance  there. 

dl.     4  Oh,  listen  to  the  Saviour's  call, 
While  he  prolongs  your  days  : 
Now  yield  your  hearts,  and  prostrate  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

•?«>•     7.7.7.7.     JYurembnrgh.     JVortvich. 

Expostulation  with  sinners. 

af.     OWNERS  turn,  why  will  you  die? 
O  God  your  Maker  asks  you  why  ; 
God  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live. 

2  Sinners  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God  your  Saviour  asks  you  why  ; 
He  who  did  your  ?ouls  retrieve, 
Died  himself  that  ye  might  live. 

3  Sinners  turn,  why  will  ye  die* 
p.      God  the  Spirit  asks  you  why  ; 
cr.    Many  a  time  with  you  he  strove, 
dim.Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love  ; 

4  Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 
"Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 

b4 


EXPOSTULATING.  96.  97 

af.     Why  will  ye  forever  die, 
O,  ye  guilty  sinners,  why? 

-^©&- 
IXVITIXG. 

©G«      L.    M.      IVindliam.      Averno. 

Expostulation. 

af.     OIXXER,  oh  why  so  thoughtless  grown? 

Owhy  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die? 
ex.    Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown! 

Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly ! 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urged  on  by  sin's  delusive  dreams! 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames? 

af.     3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains  ; 
And  hear  the  Lord  of  life  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains!  — 
Forever  telling,  yet  untold! 

97.      C  P.  M.     Ganges.     AithJone. 

A  voice  of  warning. 

ex.    *T>HAT  warning  voice,  O  sinner, hear, 
X  And  whiie  salvation  lingers  near. 
The  heav'nly  call  obey  ; 
Flee  from  destruction's  downward  path, 
Flee  from  the  threat'ning  storm  of  wrath 
That  rises  o'er  thy  way. 

2  Soon  night  comes  on  with  thick 'ning  shade, 
The  tempest  hovers  o'er  thy  head, 
cr.        The  winds  their  fury  pour  ; 

The  light'nings  rend  the  earth  and  skies, 
The  thunders  roar,  the  flames  arise, — 
What  terrours  fill  that  hour ! 

af.     3  That  warning  voice,  O  sinner,  hear, 
Whose  accents  linger  on  thine  ear  ; 
Thv  footsteps  now  retrace  ; 
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98,  99  invitwg. 

Renounce  thy  sins  and  be  forgiv'n, 
Believe,  become  an  heir  of  heav'n, 
And  sing  redeming  grace. 

dl.     4  Then  while  a  voice  of  pardon  speaks, 
dim.  The  storm  is  hush'd,  the  morning  breaks, 

The  heav'ns  are  all  serene  ; 
cr.    Fresh  verdure  clothes  the  beauteous  fields, 
vi.    Joy  echoes  from  the  distant  hills, 

New  wonders  fill  the  scene. 

08.      11.10.11.10.     Come  ye  Disconsolate. 

The  Mercy  Seat. 

af./^OMEye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish, 
\J  Come  to  the  mercy  seat  fervently  kneel : 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish  ; 

st.     Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heav'n  cannot  heal. 

dl.  2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 
Hope  of  the  penitent,  fadeless  and  pure, 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
st.     Earth  has  no  sorrows  that  heav'n  cannot  cure. 

vi.3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life;  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  boundless  in 

love  : 

Come  to  the  feast  prepar'd  ;  come  ever  knowing 

st.     Earth  has  its  sorrows,  but  heav'n  can  remove. 

99.     7.7.7.7.     Pilgrim.     Alma. 

Weary  sinners  invited  to  Christ. 

af.     pOME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
\j     All,  who  feel  your  heavy  load  ; 
Jesus  calls  the  wanderers  home  ; 
Hasten  to  your  pardoning  God. 

dl.    2  Jesus,— full  of  truth  and  love, 
We  thy  kindest  call  obey, 
Faithful  let  thy  mercies  prove, 
Take  our  load  of  guilt  away : 
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INVITING.  1UU,   101 

an.    3  Weary  of  tins  war  within, 
Weary  of  this  endless  strife, 
Weary  of  ourselves  and  sin, 
Weary  of  a  wretched  life  ; 

4  Lo,  we  come  to  thee  for  ease, 
True  and  gracious  as  thou  art; 

Now  our  weary  souls  release, 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

100.  L.   M.     Hebron.     Forest. 

Come  and  see. 

dl.     TESUS.  dear  name,  how  sweet  the  sound, 
«J  Replete  with  balm  for  every  wound! 
His  word  declares  his  grace  is  free — 

an.   Come,  needy  sinner,  come  and  see. 

dl.    2  He  left  the  shining  courts  on  high, 
Came  to  our  world  to  bleed  and  die : 
af.    Jesus,  the  God,  hung  on  a  tree — 
ex.    Come,  careless  sinner,  come  and  see. 

af.     3  Your  sins  did  pierce  his  bleeding  heart, 
Till  death  had  done  its  dreadful  part: 
Yet  his  dear  love  still  burns  to  thee — 
Come,  anxious  sinner,  come  and  see. 

an.    4  His  blood  can  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean  ; 
His  blood  at  once  availed  for  me — 
Come,  guilty  sinner,  come  and  see. 

101.  Armley.     Limehouse. 

One  thing  is  needful. 

an.    fT^URN  not  away  when  Jesus  pleads, 
X  But  listen  '  while  'tis  call'd  to-day,' 
E'en  now  he  kindly  intercedes, 
And  woos  thee  from  thy  sins  away. 

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102  INVITING. 

2  The  world  will  try  to  win  thy  choice, 
And  promise  thee  felicity, 

But  listen  to  thy  Saviour's  voice : 
'  One  thing  is  needful,' '  follow  me.' 

3  Say  to  thy  sinful  joys,  depart, 
Henceforth,  I'll  live  tor  God  alone, 
To  thy  Creator,  yield  thy  hearl 
And  Christ  will  for  thy  sins  atone. 

102.     6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5.     Poor  wittered,  &c. 

Come  to  Jesus. 

af.     T)OOR,  wilder'd,  weeping  heart, 
JL       What  can  relieve  thee? 
Come,  sinful  as  thou  art, 

Christ  will  receive  thee. 
Come,  though  with  wo  oppress'd, 
Soft  is  the  Saviour's  hreast, 
There,  may'st  thou  sweetly  rest, 

There,  nought  shall  grieve  thee. 

2  Come,  trembling,  timid  soul, 
Why  this  delaying? 

an.    Thunders,  that  o'er  thee  roll, 

Fall  on  thee  straying. 
ex.    Turn  from  destruction's  ways, 
Turn  to  the  throne  of  grace, 
There,  seek  thy  Father's  face, 
Weeping  and  praying. 

3  c  Hence,  guilty  fear  and  doubt, 
Leave  me  forever ! 

di.    Lord,  wilt  thou  cast  me  out? 

ex.        Never — Oh,  never! 
From  unbelief  of  mind, 
From  thoughts  to  sin  inclin'd, 
From  flesh  and  hell  combin'd, 
Thou  wilt  deliver.' 

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INVITING.  103,   104 

103-     L.  M.  — C  lines.     Brighton. 

Peace  and  rest  in  God. 

dl.     DWEET  as  the  shepherd's  tuneful  reed, 
O     From  Zion's  mount  I  heard  the  sound, 
Gay  sprang  the  flow 'rets  of  the  mead, 

And  gladdened  nature  smiled  around: 
The  voice  of  peace  salutes  mine  ear, 
Christ's  lovely  voice  perfumes  the  air. 

2  Peace,  troubled  soul,  whose  plaintive  moan 
Hath  taught  these  rocks  the  notes  of  wo, 

Cease  thy  complaint,  suppress  thy  groan, 

And  let  thy  tears  forget  to  flow  : 
Behold,  the  precious  balm  is  found, 
To  lull  thy  pain,  to  heal  thy  wound. 

3  Come,  freely  come,  by  sin  opprest, 
Unburthen  here  the  weighty  load  ; 

Here  find  thy  refuge  and  thy  rest, 
Safe  on  the  bosom  of  thy  God : 
Thy  God's  thy  Saviour,  glorious  word! 
Forever  love  and  praise. the  Lord. 

10-4.     C.  M.      Jlnmdd.      Marhiv. 

Christ's  invitation  to  the  heavy  hden. 

ALL  ye,  who  feel  distressed  for  sin, 
And  fear  eternal  wo, 
You  Christ  invites  to  enter  in — 
This  hour  to  Jesus  go! 

2  He,  by  his  own  Almighty  word, 

Will  ail  your  fears  remove  ; 
For  every  wound  his  precious  blood 

A  sovereign  balm  shall  prove. 

f.st.  3  His  conquering  grace  shall  set  you  free 
From  sin's  oppressive  cbains, 
From  Satan's  hateful  tyranny, 
And  everlasting  pains. 

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105,   106  INVITING. 

af.    4  Come  then,  ye  heavy-laden— come ! 
His  instant  help  implore  : 
Millions  ha\e  found  a  peaceful  home — 
There's  room  for  millions  more. 

10«S.     C.  M.     Troy.     St.  Marlins. 

Wanderers  exhorted  to  return  to  Christ. 

dl.    "O  ETURN,  O  wanderer— now  return  ! 
XV     And  seek  thy  Father's  lace ! 
Those  new  desires,  which  in  thee  burn. 
Were  kindled  by  his  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer— now  return! 
He  hears  thy  humble  sigh  : 

He  sees  thy  softened  spirit  mourn,   ' 
When  no  one  else  is  nigh. 

3  Return,  O  wanderer — now  return! 
Thy  Saviour  bids  thee  live  : 

Go  to  his  feet  — and  grateful  learn 
How  freely  he'll  forgive. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer — now  return! 
And  wipe  the  tailing  tear: 

Thy  Father  calls— no  longer  mourn! 
'Tis  love  invites  thee  near. 

1  ^llf  •     7s  6  lines. — Harts.     j\uremburgh. 

Christ's  Invitation  to  Sinners. 

dl.    T^ROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 

X  Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 

vi.     What  melodious  sounds  we  hear, 
Bursting  on  the  ravished  ear!  — 
"  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done — 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner  come! 

an.    2  "  Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan? 
On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid — 
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INVITING.  110 

Jes«s  tells  you, 
"  I'll  in  no  wise  cast  you  out." 

2  Hear  the  voice  from  Calvary  given, 
Breathing  hope's  undying  strains; 

Soft  as  balmy  gales  of  even 

Watted  over  Sharon's  plains — 

1 1,  the  Saviour, 

Will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out." 

3  Go  to  .lesus  Christ,  the  Saviour, 
From  your  burthen  he'll  release — 

Give  you  pardon,  life  and  favour — 
Hear  the  soothing  voice  of  peace  ; 

"  O  come  hither, 

I'll  in  no  wise  cast  you  out." 

4  He'll  remove  your  pain  and  anguish, 
And  your  soul  to  rapture  raise  ; 

Bid  your  heart  no  longer  languish, 
And  attune  your  lips  to  praise  : — 

Your  Redeemer 

Will  in  no  w  ise  cast  you  out. 

110-     C  M.     Burford.     Canterbury. 

Invitation  to  sinners. 

RETURN,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 
Thy  father  calls  for  thee  ; 
No  longer  now  an  exile  roam 
In  guilt  and  misery. 

2  Return,  O  wand'rer  to  thy  home, 
Tis  Jesus  calls  for  thee: 

The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  come: 
O  now  for  refuge  flee. 

3  Return,  O  wand'rer,  to  thy  home, 
'Tis  madness  to  delay  ; 

There  are  no  pardons  in  the  tomb, 
And  brief  is  mercy's  day. 
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111,112,113      INVITING. 

1  A  1  •     7s.  G  lines.     JVurembwgh. 

Sinners  exhorted. 

ill.     "\7"E  that  in  his  courts  are  found, 
X       Listening  to  the  joyful  sound, 
Lost  and  helpless  as  ye  are, 
Full  of  sorrow,  sin,  and  care, 
Glorify  the  King-  of  kings. 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

fif.     2  Turn  to  Christ  your  longing  eyes, 
View  his  bleeding  sacrifice, 
See  in  him  your  sins  forgiv'n, 
Pardon,  holiness,  and  heav'n, 
Glorify  the  King  of  kings, 
Take  the  peace  the  gospel  brings. 

112-  7.7.7.7.     Harts.    Nuremburgh. 

Christ's  invitation  to  sinners. 

dl.    pOME!  said  Jesus' sacred  voice, 

\JCome,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice 

1  will  guide  you  to  your  home — 
Weary  pilgrims!  hither  come. 

2  Hither  come — for  here  is  found 
Balm  for  every  hleeding  wound, 

p.      Peace,  which  ever  shall  endure — 
Rest,  eternal— sacred — sure! 

113-  L.  M.  6  lines.— Zion. 

The  voice  of  mercy. 

dl.    T  HEAR  a  sound  that  comes  from  far, 
X     It  tills  my  soul  with  joy  and  love; 
Not  seraph's  voices  sweeter  are, 

That  echo  through  the  courts  above. 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  that  strikes  my  ear, 
It  sooths  my  soul,  and  calms  my  fear. 

2  From  Calvary  it  sounds  abroad, 
To  guilty  rebels  doom'd  to  die  ; — 

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INVITING.  114,  115 

It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood — 

Oh !  sinners  to  this  refuge  fly  j  — 
The  precious  mercy  now  implore, 
For  soon  it  will  be  beard  no  more. 

114*      L.  M.     Forest.     German  Hymn. 

Rest  for  the  weary  penitent. 

af.     pOME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distress'd, 
VCome  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest, 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  sin — a  painiul  load, 
O  come  and  spread  your  woes  abroad : 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 
To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes  : 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace, — 
How  rich  the  gift, — how  free  the  grace! 

I  15-      Gs.  8  lines,  with  chorus. — Scotland, 

Free   Grace. 

dl.    npHE  voice  of  free  grace 

_L      Cries,  "  Escape  to  the  mountain," 
For  Adam's  lost  race, 

Christ  has  open'd  a  fountain  ; 
For  sin  and  uncleanness — 
For  every  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  most  freely, 
In  streams  of  salvation. 

af.     2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded, 
O,  flee  to  the  Saviour, 
He  calls  you  in  mercy  ; 

'Tis  infinite  favour: 
Your  sins  are  increasing; 
Escape  to  the  mountain— 
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116  INVITING. 

His  blood  can  remove  them, 
Which  Hows  from  the  fountain. 

vi.         3  O,  Jesus,  rifle  on, 

Triumphantly  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  death,  and  hell, 

Thou  art  more  than  victorious! 
Thy  name  is  the  theme 

Of  the  great  congregation, 
While  angels  and  men 

Raise  the  shout  of  salvation. 
Chonis.— Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb! 

Who  hath  purchas'd  our  pardon, 
We'll  praise  him  again, 
When  we  pass  over  Jordori. 

CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

1  I  ©•      8s  &  7s.  8  lines. — Bavaria. 

Christian  com  fort. 

an.    rpEMPTED,  tossed,  troubled  spirit, 
X      Host  thou  groan  beneath  thy  load? 
Fearing  thou  shalt  not  inherit 
In  the  kingdom  of  thy  (Jod? 
af.     View  thy.  Saviour  on  the  mountain, 
In  temptation's  painful  hour: 
Though  of  grace  himself  the  fountain, 
And  the  Lord  of  boundless  power. 

m.    2  Do  thy  blooming  prospects  languish? 
Say'st  thou  still,  "  I'm  not  his  child?" 
af.    View  thy  Saviour's  dreadful  anguish, 
Famish 'd  in  the  gloomy  wild. 
Not  a  step  in  all  thy  journey, 

Through  this  gloomy  vale  of  tears, 
But  the  Lord  hath  trod  before  thee, 
And  thy  way  to  glory  clears. 
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CHRISTIAN"  EXPERIENCE.     117,  118 

3  Sinks  thy  soul  in  waves  of  sorrow, — 
Pass  o'er  Kedron's  rolling  flood, 

Witness  there  the  doleful  horrour 

Of  the  suffering  Son  of  God. 
On  the  chilly  ground  extended, 

Lo,  he  takes  the  hitter  cup! 
With  Almighty  vengeance  blended, 

Drinks  the  dreadful  contents  up. 

4  Now  the  avenging  sword  pursues  him 
Up  to  Calvary's  rugged  brow  : 

There  the  wrath  of  God  doth  bruise  him — 
ex.        But  my  soul  escapes  the  blow. 
al.     Glorv  be  to  Christ  the  Saviour, 

Who  hath  bought  us  with  his  blood  ; 
Glory  to  the  blessed  Spirit, 
Glory  to  the  might)-  God. 

117-      L.   M.    Forest.     Willis. 

The  Mercy  Seat. 
dl.     TT'ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
JT  From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  and  sure  retreat, 
'lis  found  beneath  the  mercy  seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  or.  our  heads, 

A  place  than  alt  besides  more  sweet- 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy  seat. 

3  There!  /here,  on  eagle  wing  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy  seat. 

118.      L.  M.     Hebron.     Forest. 

The  River  and  Tree  of  Life. 

dl.    HPHERE  is  a  pure,  and  peaceful  wave, 
X  That  rolls  around  the  throne  of  love: 
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119  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

•  Whose  waters  gladden  as  they  lave 
The  bright  and  heavenly  shores  above. 

2  While  streams  which  on  that  tide  depend, 
Steal  from  those  heavenly  shores  away  ; 
And  on  this  desert  world  descend, 
Over  our  barren  land  to  stray  ; — 

p.      3  The  pilgrim  faint,  and  near  to  sink, 
Beneath  his  load  of  earthly  wo, 
Refresh 'd  beneath  its  verdant  brink, 
Rejoices  in  its  gentle  flow. 

dl.    4  There,  O  my  soul,  do  thou  repose, 
And  hover  o'er  the  hallow'd  spring ; 
To  drink  the  crystal  wave;  and  there, 
To  lave  thy  wounded,  weary  wing. 

5  It  may  be,  that  the  waft  of  love 

Some  leaves  on  that  pure  tide  hath  driven  ; 
Which,  passing  from  the  shores  above, 
Have  floated  down  to  vis  from  heaven. 

6  So  shall  thy  wants  and  woes  be  heal'd, 
By  the  blest  influence  they  bring:  , 

So  thy  parch 'd  lips  shall  be  unseal'd, 
Thy  Saviour's  worthy  name  to  sing. 

110.      CM.     Athens.     Fluslmig. 

Brotherly  love. 

dl.    TTOW  sweet  and  heav'nly  is  the  sight, 
JL1     When  those  that  fear  the  Lord, 
In  mutual  love  and  peace  unite, 
And  thus  fulfil  his  word  : 

2  When  each  can  feel  his  brother's  sigh, 
And  with  him  bear  a  part ; 

When  sorrow  flows  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart : 

3  When  love  in  one  delightful  stream 
Through  every  bosom  flows, 

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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.    120,  121 

And  union  sweet  with  fond  esteem, 
In  every  action  glows  : 

4  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  h  ippy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heav'n  that  finds 

His  bosom  fill'd  with  love. 

120.  L.  M.  •  Ward.    Hebron. 

Prayer  for  zeal. 

OTHOU  who  all  things  canst  controul, 
Chase  this  dead  slumber  from  my  soul, 
With  joy  and  fear,  with  love  and  awe, 
Give  me  to  keep  thy  perfect  law. 

2  O  may  one  beam  of  thy  blest  light, 
Shine  through  my  soul,  dispel  the  night; 
Touch  my  cold  breast  with  heavenly  lire, 
With  holy,  conquering  zeal  inspire. 

3  With  lifted  hands   and  streaming  eyes, 
Oft  I  begin  to  grasp  the  prize  ; 

1  groan,  I  strive.  I  watch,  I  pray  ; 
But,  ahi  how  soon  it  dies  away! 

4  The  deadly  slumber  soon  I  feel, 
Afresh  upon  my  spirit  steal : 

Rise,  Lord  ;  and  grant  thy  quick'ning  power, 
And  wake  me  that  I  sleep  no  more. 

121.  CM.    Jtoba*. 

Lira  :  remember  me. 

JESUS  !  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend, 
As  Bach  I  look  to  thee  ; 
Now  in  tbe  bowels  ot  thy  love, 
Oh,  Lord!  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 
Remember  Calvary  ; 

Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 
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122  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

3  Thou  wondrous  Advocate  with  God! 
1  yield  myself  to  thee  : 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Oh  Lord!   rememher  me. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 
Yet  thy  salvation's  tree  ; 

Then,  in  thy  all  abounding  grace, 
Oh  Lord!  remember  me. 

5  Howe'er  forsaken  or  distress'd, 
Howe'er  oppress'd  I  be, 

Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth, 
Do  thou  remember  me. 

6  And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 
And  creature  helps  all  flee, 

ex.    Then,  Oh  my  great  Redeemer,  God! 
I  pray,  remember  me. 

1S^2.     C.  M.     Peterborough.    Mear. 

Hinder  me  not. 

m.    TN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 
_L     My  journey  I'll  pursue  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much  loved  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  leads, 
I'll  follow  where  he  goes  ; 

Hinder  me  not  shall  ba  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duty  and  through  trials  too, 
I'll  go  at  his  command  : 

Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  lmmanuel's  land. 

4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 
Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 

Hinder  me  not,  come,  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.        123,   124 
1S3-     L.  M.     Ux&ridge.     Sterling. 

Religion. 

af.     (~\  COME,  thou  great  and  gracious  Power, 
V_'     Accept  a  home  within  my  breast ; 
My  spirit  cheer  in  every  hour, 
In  every  season  give  me  rest. 

2  O  teach  me  well  to  know  my  heart, 
My  folly  and  my  sin  to  see ; 

On  earth  to  bear  a  lowly  part, 
And  give  myself  and  all  to  thee. 

3  Teach  me  to  trust  a  Saviour's  name, 
To  feel  a  Saviour's  dying  love  ; 

To  he  redeemed — be  that  my  fame, — 
My  honours  let  me  seek  above. 

4  When  pleasure  cheers  and  friendship  smiles 

And  smoothly  sweeps  my  bark  along, 
Then  save  me  from  the  tempter's  wiles, 
Be  thou  my  joy,  be  thou  my  song. 

5  And  when  affliction's  gloomy  power 
Shall  shroud  my  soul  in  sad  dismay  ; 

Rise  thou,  a  star  to  cheer  that  hour, 

And  lead  me  through  the  darkened  way. 

6  And  at  the  last,  when  ghastly  death, 
This  life's  short,  brittle  thread  shall  break, 

Do  thou  attend  my  latest  breath, 
Thy  Spirit  clothe  me  when  I  wake. 

7  And  when  around  the  judgment  throne 
The  myriads  of  the  earth  shall  meet, 

O  wilt  thou  then  my  spirit  own, 

And  fill  me  with  thy  bliss  complete! 

1S4.     C.  M.     JK'azareth.    Marlow. 

Returning  to  Zion. 

dl.    OING,  all  ye  ransom'd  of  the  Lord, 
O     Your  great  Deliv'rer  sing  ; 
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125,  126    CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Ye  pilgrims,  now  for  Zion  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  His  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 
Through  all  the  blissful  road  ; 

'Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

3  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 
Pursue  his  footsteps  still  ; 

With  joyful  hope  still  fix  your  eye, 
On  Zion's  heavenly  hill. 

12«>.     C.   M.     Bridgeport.    Mear. 

The  guests  of  the  gospel  feast.    Luke,  xi  v.  17. 

dl.    TTOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
JTX      With  Christ  within  the  doors  ; 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores. 

2  While  all  our  hearts,  with  joyful  song, 

Join  to  admire  the  feast ; 
Each  of  us  cries  with  thankful  tongue, 

"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest? 

ex.   3  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 
And  enter  while  there's  room? 
While  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come?" 

dl.    4  'Twas  the  same  love  which  spread  the  feast, 
That  sweetly  drew  us  in  : 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 

1S©«   C.  M.  Moravian  Hymn.    Clarendon. 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

af.     T\EAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pardoning  love 
J  .J     Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile? 
Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile? 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.        127,  128 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endured, 

And  suffered  all  my  shame? 
And  shall  I  be  ashamed,  O  Lord, 

To  own  thy  precious  name.11 

f.st.  3  Xo,  Lord— I'm  not  ashamed  of  thee, 

Nor  of  thy  cause  on  earth — 
af.     Oh  do  not  be  ashamed  of  me, 

When  I  resign  my  breath, 

f.st.  4  Be  thou  my  shield— be  thou  my  sun — 
Oh  guide  me  all  my  days, 
And  let  my  feet  with  "joy  still  run 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

1  37.     C.  M.     Somerville. 

Grateful  remembrance  of  Christ. 

"F  human  kindness  meets  return, 
And  owns  the  grateful  tie  ; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nigh, — 

af.     2  Oh!   shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 
The  gratitude  we  owe 
•   To  him  who  died,  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  death  and  wo ! 

3  While  yet  in  anguish  he  surveyed 
Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 

What  love  his  latest  words  displayed— 
"  Meet  and  remember  me!" 

ex.    4  Remember  thee! — thy  death,  thy  shame — 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share! 
f.       O  memory !   leave  no  other  name 

But  his  recorded  there! 

l*5o«     8s  7s.  8  lines. — Bavaria. 

L:ght  shining  in  darkness, 

af.     OAVIOUK,  hast  thou  fled  forever, 
O     From  my  tempest-riven  breast? 
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129  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

Will  thy  gracious  Spirit  never 

Come  and  cheer  and  make  me  hlest? 

Long,  dear  Lord,  in  silent  sorrow, 
I  have  sighed  to  taste  thy  love  ; 

Hoping  on  some  sweet  to-morrow, 
Thou  would st  all  my  guilt  remove. 

vi.     2  Peace,  my  soul,  thy  Saviour  hears  thee, 
He  will  chase  thy  fears  away  ; 
'Lis  his  gracious  presence  cheers  thee, 
Turning  darkness  into  day. 
dl.    Precious  Saviour,  have  I  found  thee? 
Wilt  thou  then  my  portion  be? 
Spread  thy  sheltering  arms  around  me, 
Let  me  lean  alone  on  thee. 

3  Through  this  world,  so  dark  and  dreary, 

Be  my  constant  friend  and  guide  ; 
Hungry,  thirsty,  faint  and  weary, 
Keep  me  ever  near  thy  side. 
cr.    Blessed  he  his  name  forever, 

For  his  pardoning  grace  to  me  ; 
an.    Sinners,  doubt  his  promise  never, 
Jesus'  love  is  full  and  free. 

£.20*  7s  &  6s.  8  tines  —JRomaine.  Mis.  Hymn. 

The  Christian  looking  forward. 

dl.    T?ROM  every  earthly  pleasure, 
A.        From  every  transient  joy, 
From  every  mortal  treasure 

That  soorrwill  fade  and  die  ; 
No  longer  these  desiring, 

Upwards  our  wishes  tend, 
To  nobler  bliss  aspiring, 

And  joys  that  never  end. 

2  From  every  piercing  sorrow, 
That  heaves  our  breast  to-day, 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  130 

Or  threatens  us  to-morrow, 

Hope  turns  our  eyes  away  ; 
On  wings  of  faith  ascending, 

We  see  the  land  of  light, 
And  feel  our  sorrows  ending, 

In  infinite  delight. 

3  'Tis  true,  we  are  but  strangers, 

And  sojourners  below : 
And  countless  snares  and  dangers 

Surround  the  path  we  go: 
Though  painful  and  distressing, 

Yet  there's  a  rest  above  ; 
And  onward  still  we're  pressing, 

To  reach  that  land  of  love. 

1.3 ©•     7s  &  6s.  8  Ymes.—Jllissionary  Hymn. 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness. 

SOMETIMES  a  light  surprises 
The  christian  while  he  sings: 
The  Lord  of  Life  arises 

And  his  salvation  brings. 
While  comforts  are  declining, 

He  sees  us  in  distress  ; 
Then  heals  us  by  his  shining, 
The  Sun  ot  Righteousness. 

2  In  holy  contemplation, 
We  sweetly  then  pursue 

The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new  : 
Then  freed  from  care  and  sorrow, 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  hither  what  it  may. 

3  Though  vine  nor  fig  tree  either 
Its  fruit  or  leaves  should  bear ; 

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131,  132      CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Though  all  the  fields  should  wither, 
Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there ; 
al.    Yet  God,  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice  ; 
For  while  in  him  confiding, 
I  cannot  but  rejoice. 

131.  L.  M.     Lvton.     Alfreton. 

Faith   in  Christ. 

m.  T  T7HEN  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise, 
dim.  VV  And  fainting  hope  almost  expires; 
dl.     Jesus,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

To  thee  I  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord? 
And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort  die, 

Fixed. on  thy  everlasting  word, 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky? 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 
Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure ; 

f.       His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives, 

Here  let  me  build  and  rest  secure. 

dim.  4  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose  ; 

Since  Jesus  is  forever  mine, 
ex.   Not  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 

Shall  break  a  union  so  divine. 

132.  C.  M.     C/una.     St.  Stephens. 

Light  in  darkness. 

»f.     f~\  THOU  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 
\J     How  dark  this  world  would  be, 
If,  pierced  by  sins  and  sorrows  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee! 

2  The  friends,  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 
When  Avinter  comes,  are  flown  ; 

And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  tears  alone. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.       133,  134 

3  Oh!  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 
Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 

Come  brightly  watting  thro'  the  gloom, 
Our  peace-branch  from  above  ? 

4  Then  sorrow,  touch 'd  by  thee,  growsbright, 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray  ; 
As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

133.     L.  M.      Ward.     Brewer. 

Christians  praying  for  coufewmity  (b  Christ. 

m.     TESUS,  my  Saviour,  let  me  be 

J  More  perfectly  conformed  to  thee  ; 
Implant  each  grace,  each  sin  dethrone, 
And  form  my  temper  like  thine  own. 

2  Let  the  envenomed  heart  and  tongue^ 
The  hand  outstretched  to  do  me  wrong, 
Excite  no  feelings  in  my  breast, 

But  such  as  Jesus  once  expressed. 

3  To  others  let  me  always  give, 
What  1  from  others  would  receive  ; 
Good  deeds  for  evil  ones  return,    | 
Nor,  when  provoked,  with  anger  burn. 

an.    4  This  will  proclaim  how  bright  and  fair 

The  precepts  of  the  gospel  are  ; 
cr.    And  God  himself,  the  God  of  love, 
f.       His  own  resemblance  will  approve. 

134:*     L.  M.     livening  Hymn.     Kent. 

Prayer  for  stronger  faith. 

m.    "TT7HERE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 

VV       Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs' 
p.      Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire, 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies? 

an.    2  No,  Lord!   my  breathings  of  desire, 
My  weak  petitions,  if  sincere, 
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135         CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Are  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reach  to  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

al.    3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands  ; — 
The  glorious  Advocate  on  high 

With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

dim.4  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 
With  stronger  faith  to  cali  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
f.  My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

].«>«?•     7.6.7.6.7.7  7.6.     Amsterdam. 

The  Pilgrim's  Song. 

vi.    "OISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
XV      Thy  better  portion  trace  ; 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Tow'rd  heav'n,  thy  native  place  : 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove  ; 
Rise,  nry  soul,  and  haste  away, 

To  seats  prepar'd  above. 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course  ; 
Fire  ascending,  seeks  the  sun  ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  course : 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face  ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

dim. 3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 
er.        Press  onward  to  the  prize  ; 
Soon  your  Saviour  will  return, 
Triumphant  in  the  skies  : 
dim.Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n  ; 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 
cr.         And  earth  exchang'd  for  heav'n. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.        136j    137 
136.     C.  M.     Abridge.     Devizes. 

An  abiding  Covenant. 

dl.    ]\/TY  God,  the  cov'nant  of  thy  love 
1V_L     Abides  forever  sure, 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 

2  Since  thou,  the  everlasting  God, 
My  father  art  become  : 

Jesus  my  Guardian  and  my  Fiiend, 
And  heav'n,  my  final  heme: 

3  I  welcome  all  thy  sovereign  will, 
For  all  that  will  is  love  ; 

And  when  I  know  not  what  thou  dost, 
I  wait  the  light  above. 

ex.    4  Thy  cov'nant  in  the  darkest  gloom 
Shall  heav'nly  rays  impart: 
And  while  descending  to  the  tomb, 
Shall  cheer  my  trembling  heart. 

lo7i     7.7.7.7.     German  Hymn. 

The  three  aiounts. 

nue.*"lT7HEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  see 
VV  God  descend  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

vi.     2  When  in  ecstacy  sublime, 

Tabor's  glorious  steep  I  climb  ; 
At  the  too  transporting  light, 

dim.  Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest ; 
God  in  flesh  made  manifest, 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

*  With  grandeur  and  majesty. 
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138,  139       CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

m.af.  4  Here  I  could  forever  stay, 

Weep  and  gaze  my  soul  away ; 
Thou  art  heav'n  on  earth  to  me, 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary.    I 

138.     C.  M.     Irish.     St.Mavtim. 

Grace. 

AMAZING  grace!  (how  sweet  the  sound) 
That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me  : 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
"Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

st.     2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 
'Twas  grace  my  fear  reliev'd  ; 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  1  first  believ'd! 

3  Full  many  a  danger,  toil,  and  snare, 

My  soul  has  overcome  ; 
'Twas  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far. 

And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

dl.    4  The  Lord  hath  promis'd  good  to  me, 
His  word  my  hope  secures  ; 
He  "will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
So  long  as  life  endures. 

5  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease  ; 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil 

A  heav'n  of  joy  and  peace. 

139      L.  M.      Uxbridge.     Forest. 

Publican  aud  Pharisee.    Luke,  xviii.,  10,  &c. 

m.     T~\EAR  Saviour,  let  me  never  be 
JL/Joiifd  with  the  boasting  Pharisee, 
Who  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 
To  talk,  of  duties  he  has  done. 

ai.    2  My  trembling  soul  before  thee  stands, 
I  cry  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  ; 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.        140,   141 

1  have  no  merit  of  my  own. 

But  plead  the  suff  'rings  of  thy  Son. 

1.40.      7s.  6  lines.— A'uremburgh. 

In  darkness. 

m.     /"^NCE  I  thought  my  mountain  strong, 
KJ     Firmly  fix'd,  no  more  to  move; 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  fili'd  with  love: 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  praise. 

2  Little  then  myself  I  knew, 
Little  thought  of  Satan's  pow'r  ; 

cr.    Now  I  feel  my  sins  renew, 

Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour ! 
ex.    Sin  has  put  nay  joys  to  flight, 
Sin  has  turn'd  my  day  to  night. 

af.     3  Saviour,  shine,  and  cheer  my  soul, 

Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive, 

Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 

Far  away  the  tempter  drive  : 

vi.     Speak  the  word,  and  set  me  free, 

Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

111.     CM.     Arlington.     MarUrtv. 

Watch  and  pray 

st.     f~pHE  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 
-L      Through  life's  brief,  fleeting  hour, 
And  gives  the  Spirit's  quick 'ning  ray 
To  those  who  seek  its  power. 

2  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 
Maintain  a  warriour's  strife  ; 

cr.    O  Christian!  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
Obedience  is  your  life. 

3  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray, 
dl.        For  soon  the  hour  will  come, 

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142,  143       CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

That  calls  us  from  the  earth  away, 
To  our  eternal  home. 

4  The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray  ; 
cr.        O  hear  the  Shepherd's  voice! 

And  follow  where  he  leads  the  way, 
To  heaven's  eternal  joys. 

14S,     S.  M.     Si.  Thomas.     Cambridge. 

Vigilance  and  warfare. 

st.     T\/TY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
IVX      Ten  thousand  foes  arise  ; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  the  from  thee  skies. 

2  Go,  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er  ; 

Renew  it  boldly  day  by  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  vict'ry  won, 
Nor  lay  thy  armour  down  ; 

Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done, 
Till  thou  obtain  thy  crown. 

143.     C.  M.     Brattle  Street.     St.  Mary's. 

None  but  Christ  is  a  refuge. 

dl.     nnO  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  T  go, 
JL      If  I  depart  from  thee — 
My  guide  through  all  this  vale  of  wo, 
And  more  than  all  to  me? 

af.    2  The  world  reject  thy  gentle  reign, 
And  pay  thy  death  with  scorn  ; 
Oh,  they  would  plat  thy  crown  again, 
And  sharpen  every  thorn. 

dl.    3  But  I  have  felt  thy  dying  love 

Breathe  gently  through  my  heart, 
To  whisper  hope  of  joys  above  ; 
And  can  we  ever  part? 
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CHRISTIAN"    EXPERIENCE.       144,  145 

4  Ah,  no!  with  thee  I'll  walk  below, 

My  journey  to  the  grave  : 
To  wliom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go, 

"\\  hen  only  thou  canst  sa\e'1 

144-     H.  M.     Bethesda.     Haddam. 

Invoking  the  presence  of  Christ. 

dl.    /^iOME.  ray  Redeemer,  come, 
v^     And  deign  to  dwell  with  me, 
Come,  and  thy  right  assume, 

And  bid  all  rivals  Hee  : 
Come,  my  redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

rr.    2  Exert  thy  mighty  pow'r 

And  banish  all  my  sin  ; 
In  this  auspicious  hour, 

Bring  all  thy  graces  in  : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

3  Rule  thou  in  every  thought 

And  passion  of  my  soul, 
Till  all  my  powers  are  brought 

Beneath  thy  full  controul  : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

vi.    4  Then  shall  my  days  be  thine, 

And  all  my  heart  be  love, 
And  joy  and  peace  be  mine, 

Such  as  are  known  above  : 
Come,  my  Redeemer,  quickly  come, 
And  make  my  heart  thy  lasting  home. 

140t     L.  M.     German  Hymn.     Forest. 

Lie;'  t  of  God's  countenance. 

dl.    T   ORD,  what  a  heav'n  of  saving  grace 
JLiShines  in  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
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146  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame! 
O,  how  -we  love  thy  charming  name! 

2  When  I  can  say  my  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  feel  thy  grace  divine  ; 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
Nor  envy  earthly  pride  or  state. 

vi.     3  While  such  a  scene  of  heav'nly  joys 
TV  enraptur'd  soul  on  earth  employs, 
The  spirit  longs  to  soar  away 
To  regions  of  eternal  day. 

4  And  we  shall  soon  pass  through  the  night. 
To  the  fair  coast  of  perfect  light  ; 
Never  again  from  Christ  to  rove, 
The  object  ot  our  boundless  love. 

140.      L.  M.     Roth-well     Ger?ncm  Air. 

Rising  to  God. 

mse.TVTOW  let  the  soul  on  wings  sublime 
1M  Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time  ; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

dim. 2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth? 

St.     Why  grasp  at  these  alluring  toys 
In  sight  of  heav'n's  eternal  joys? 

vi.     3  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large, 

f.       Removes  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell. 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

dl.    4  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love. 

Is  the  full  heav'n  enjoy 'd  above  ; 

And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 

Is  like  the  dawn  of  heav'n  below. 

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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.       147,  148 
14  7.     I..  M.     German  Air.     Park  Street. 

Christian  race.    Isaiah,  zl.  28--3C. 

vi.f.    A  WAKE,  our  souls,  away,  our  fears, 

A     Lei  every  trembling;  thought  be  gone, 
Awake,  and  run  the  heav'nly  race, 
Aud  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True  'tis  a  straight  and  thorny  road, 
dim.     And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
cr.    But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

an.  3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 
Shall  firm  endure  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  everrlowing  spring, 

Our  sou  is  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply  ; 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 
p.  Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

vi.     5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amid  the  heav'nly  road. 


PRAISE. 

14L8.     8s  k  7s.  8  lines.— Bavaria. 

Grateful  acki;ow]eJgir.enl  of  Divine  compassion. 

LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestow  s  ; 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  Hows  : 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavour; 
This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise  : 
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149,   150  PRAISE. 

Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  we  warm'd  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away  : 
dim.Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless  ; 
Fill  my  soul  with  holy  feeling, 

Let  my  life  thy  praise  express. 

149-     S.  M.     St.  Thomas.     Cambridge. 

Sons;  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

vi.       A   WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
A     Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  bis  rising  power, 
Sing  bow  he  intercedes  above, 

For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

cr.     3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing  ; 
f.       Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 

In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

dl.    4  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

"  Ye  blessed  children,  come?" 

Soon  will  be  call  us  hence  away, 

And  take  his  wanderers  home. 

150*     S.  M.     Shirlaml.     Fairfield. 

Praise  to  Christ  our  Redeemer. 

an.    T)REPARE  a  thankful  song, 

JT      To  the  Redeemer's  name  ; 
f.       Let  his  high  praise  employ  each  tongue, 
And  every  heart  inflame! 
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PRAISE.  151 

p.      2  He  laid  his  glory  by, 

And  bitter  pains  endured  ; 
That  sinners  of  the  deepest  dye 
From  wrath  might  be  secured. 

m.     3  The  Holy  Ghost  lie  sends, 

Our  stubborn  souls  to  move  ; 
To  make  his  enemies  his  friends, 
And  conquer  them  by  love. 

4  Assured  that  Christ  our  King, 

Will  put  our  foes  to  bight ; 
We,  on  the  field  of  battle,  sing, 
f.  And  triumph  while  we  fight. 

151.     7s  &  6s.  8 lines. — ^Missionary  Hymn. 

Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

vi.f.  fT^Q  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour, 
J.      My  heart  exulting  sings, 
Rejoicing  in  thy  favour, 

Almighty  King  of  kings: 
I'll  celebrate  thy  glory 

With  all  thy  saints  above  ; 
And  tell  the  joyful  story 
Of  thy  redeeming  love. 

dl.    2  Soon  as  the  morn  with  roses 

Bedecks  the  dewy  east, 
And  when  the  sun  reposes 

Upon  the  ocean's  breast, 
My  voice  in  supplication, 

My  Saviour,  thou  shalthear; 
O  grant  me  thy  salvation, 

And  to  my  soul  draw  near. 

er.    3  By  thee,  through  life  supported, 

I  pass  the  dang'rous  road, 

With  hcav'nly  hosts  escorted, 

Up  to  thy  bright  abode : 

E  97 


152,  153  praise. 

Then  cast  my  crown  before  thee, 

And,  all  my  conflicts  o'er, 
Unceasingly  adore  thee  ; — 

What  could  an  angel  more? 

\52.    6  6.4.6.6.6.4.    Bermondsey.    Trinity. 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb.    Rev.  v.  12. 

f.  st.      fi  LORY  to  God  on  high ! 

vJTLet  earth  to  heav'n  reply, 
Praise  ye  his  name ! 
dim.     His  love  and  grace  adore, 

Who  all  our  sorrows  bore, 
cr.        Sing  aloud  evermore, 

"Worthy  the  Lamb." 

2  They  who  surround  the  throne, 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 
Praising  his  name ; 
dim.     We  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  our  peace  with  God, 
cr.         Sound  his  dear  name  abroad, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

dim,     3  Soon  Ave  shall  reach  the  place, 
Where  we  shall  never  cease 
Praising  his  name  ; 
er.        Then  richer  songs  we'll  bring  ; 

Hail  him  our  gracious  King  : 
f.  And  thus  forever  sing, 

"  Worthy  the  Lamb." 

!«>«$•     CM.     Harborough. 

The  Saviour  crowned.    Sol.  Songs,  iii.  II. 

niie.    A  LL  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name, 
A     Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
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PRAISE.  ]  54 

2  Grown  him,  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 
Who  form'd  this  floating  ball : 

Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  sinful  race  ; 
Ye  ransom'd  from  the  fall ; 

Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

dl.    4  Sinners,  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall  ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  evei*y  tribe,  and  every  tongue 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
f.       Now  shout  in  universal  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

J.*>4:»    H.  M.      Weymouth,    Lenox. 

Rejoicing  in  a  general  Revival. 

vi.f.      f~\  ZION,  tune  thy  voice, 

\J     And  lift  thy  hands  on  high  ; 
Tell  all  the  world  thy  joys, 
And  shout  salvation  uigh  : 
Cheerful  in  God, 
Arise  and  shine ; 
While  rays  divine  ^ 

Stream  all  abroad. 

dim.     2  He  gilds  my  mourning  face 

With  beams  that  cannot  fade  ; 
cr.       His  all  resplendent  grace 

He  pours  around  thy  head  : 
The  nations  round 
Thy  form  shall  view 
With  lustre  new 
Divinely  ore ..  n'd. 
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155,    156  CHURCH    AND 

3  In  honour  to  his  name 

Reflect  thy  sacred  light, 
And  loud  that  grace  proclaim 

"Which  makes  my  darkness  bright : 
Pursue  his  praise, 
Till  sovereign  love 
In  worlds  above, 
Thy  glory  raise. 

CHURCH  AND  KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST. 
!o©»    C.  M.     Harldgh.     Clarendoju 

Triumphs  of  the  Gospel .    Luke  1 9,  38. 

m.    f~\  JOYFUL  thought!  Oh  rapt'rous  sound! 
\J     His  praises  let  us  sing, 
Whose  true  and  faithful  word  declares 
That  Jesus  shall  be  King. 

2  What-  tho'  our  enemy  should  rise, 
Aud  hosts  of  agents  bring, 

Thy  word,  our  tainting  strength  renews  ; 
Our  Saviour  shall  be  King. 

3  Yes,  He  who  once  on  Calvary  groan'd, 
Of  death,  once  felt  the  sting. 

Now  reigns,  thro 'out  the  hosts  of  heaven, 
And  o'er  his  saints  a  King. 

dl.    4  Soon  shall  he  come,  and  earth  shall  bow, 
And  all  shall  tribute  bring  ; 
Soon  the  redeem'd  on  earth  shall  soar 
To  heaven  where  Christ  is  King. 

II?  6.    L.  M.     Park  Street.    Brewer. 

God  the  glory  and  defence  of  the  Church. 

vi.    TTAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
XiThe  seat  of  thy  Redeemer's  gi*ace! 
Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
The  temple  of  the  living  God. 
100 


KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST.       157,  158 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heav'nly  warriours  waits, 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

ex.    3  Though  foes  tumultuous  may  engage 

Against  his  throne,  in  vain  they  rage, 
f.       Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
dim.That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

dl.    4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  earth  or  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield  and  God  our  sun  ; 
vi.    Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

\57.    L.  M.     Sabaoth.     JVewry. 

Enlargement  and  glory  of  the  Church. 

vi.    P7ION,  awake! — thy  strength  renew, 
AiPut  on  thy  robes  of  beauteous  hue  ; 
Church  of  our  God,  arise  and  shine, 
Bright  with  the  beams  of  truth  divine! 

2  Soon  shall  thy  radiance  stream  afar, 
Wide  as  the  heathen  nations  are, 
Gentiles  and  kings  thy  light  shall  view; 
All  shall  admire  and  love  thee  too. 

158.     CM.     Irish.     Si.  Aim's. 

Enlargement  of  the  Church  promised. 

GREAT  God,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 
To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run? 

2  '  Ask — and  I  give  thee  heathen  lands 
For  thine  inheritance  ; 
101 


159,   160  CHURCH  AND 

And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
Thine  empire  shall  advance.' 

3  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Then  be  his  name  adored  : 
f.       Let  earth,  with  all  its  millions,  shout 
Jrlosanna  to  the  Lord ! 

109-     L.  M.     Old  Hundred.    Jtotkweli. 

"  Thy  kingdom  come." 

vi.  A  SCEND  thy  throne,  Almighty  King-, 
JUL  And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad  ; 
Let  thy  own  arm  salvation  bring, 

And  be  thou  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 
Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face  ; 

Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdu'd  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

cr.   3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the.  world 

Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord, 

f.       High  let  thy  banner  be  unfurPd, 

Be  thou  through  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd. 

100.    L.  M.    Seasons.     Uxbridge. 

Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel . 

dl.     TESUS,  we  bow  before  thy  throne, 
J      We  lift  our  eyes  to  seek  thy  face  : 
To  bleeding  hearts  thy  love  make  known, 
On  contrite  souls  bestow  thy  grace. 

af.     2  See  spread  beneath  thy  gracious  eye, 

A  world  o'erwhelm'd  in  guilt  and  tears  ; 
Where  deathless  souls  in  nun  lie, 

And  no  kind  voice  dispels  their  fears. 

ex.   3  Lord, arm  thy  truth  with  pow'r  divine, 
Its  conquest  spread  from  shore  to  shore  ; 
Till  suns  and  stars  forget  to  shine, 
And  earth  and  skies  shall  be  no  more. 
102 


KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST.        161,  162 

vi.     4  O  rise,  ye  ransom'd  captives,  rise, 
Peal  the  loud  anthem  here  below  : 
Let  earth  reflect  it  to  the  skies, 

And  heav'n  with  new-born  rapture  glow. 

161.*    7s  &  6s.  8  lines. — Missionary  Hymn. 

Reign  of  Christ  on  earth. 

vi.     "f  T7HEN  shall  tbe  voice  of  singing 
VV       Flow  joyfully  along  : 
When  hill  and  valley  ringing 
With  one  triumphant  song, 
Proclaim  the  contest  ended, 
dl.        And  Him  who  once  was  slain, 
Again  to  earth  descended, 
In  righteousness  to  reign? 

cr.    2  Then  from  the  lofty  mountains 

The  sacred  shout  shall  fly  ; 
p.      And  shady  vales  and  fountains 
cr.        Shall  echo  the  reply  : 
f.       High  tow'r  and  lowly  dwelling 

Shall  send  the  chorus  round, 
All,  hallelujah  swelling 

In  one  eternal  round. 

103*     8.7.4.     Calvary.     Tamtvorth. 

The  latter  day. 

st.     T  OOK,  ye  saints!  the  day  is  breaking  ; 

_Li     Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand  : 
m».  God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking, 
By  his  word  in  every  land: 
Day  advances, 

Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

dl.    2  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious! 
Let  thy  people  see  thy  poAver  ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through  the  world  forevermore  ; 
Then  shall  idols 

Perish,  while  thv  saints  adore. 
103 


163,  164  CHURCH    AND 

J.G3.  7s.  8  lines.-  Watchman  tell  us  of  the  night. 

Tell  us  of  the  night.— A  dialogue. 

st.     YSTATCHMAN!  tell  us  of  the  night, 
VV       What  its  signs  of  promise  are ! 
Trav'ler!  o'er  yon  mountain's  height 

See  the  glory  -beaming  star! 
Watchman !   does  its  beauteous  ray, 

Aught  of  hope  or  joy  foretell? 
Trav'ler!  yes,  it  brings  the  day, 
Promis'd  day  of  Israel. 

2  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night: 
Higher  yet  that  star  ascends! 
dl.    Trav'ler!   blessedness  and  light, 

Peace  and  truth  its  course  portends! 
Watchman!   will  its  beams  alone, 

Gild  the  spot  that  gave  them  birth? 
Trav'ler!  ages  are  its  own ; 
f.  See,  its  bursts  o'er  all  the  earth! 

dim. 3  Watchman!  tell  us  of  the  night, 

For  the  morning  seems  to  dawn  : 
f.       Trav'ler!  darkness  takes  its  flight; 

Doubt  and  terrour  are  withdrawn ! 
dl.    Watchman!  let  thy  wand 'ring  cease, 

Hie  thee  to  thy  quiet  home  ; 
f.       Trav'ler!  lo!  the  Prince  of  Peace, 

Lo!  the  Son  of  God  is  Come! 

164.     L.  M.     Luton.     Park  Street. 

Prayer  for  Zion's  speedy  triumph. 

vi.     QOV'REIGN  of  worlds  display  thy  pow'r  ; 
kJ^Be  this  thy  Zion's  favour'd  hour  : 
Bid  the  bright  morning  star  arise, 
And  point  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

2  Set  up  thy  throne  where  Satan  reigns  ; 
On  Afric's  "shore,  on  India's  plains  : 

104 


KWGDOM  OF  CHRIST.         165,  166 

On  heathen  wilds,  on  lands  unknown, 
And  take  the  nations  for  thy  own. 

st.     3  Speak!  and  the  world  shall  hear  thy  voice, 
Speak  !  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice  ; 
Scatter  the  gloom  of  heathen  night  ; 
And  bid  all  nations  hail  the  light. 

lGe>.     C.  M.     81.  Martins.     St.  Stephens. 

Vision  of  Christ's  kingdom  on  earth. 

mce.  T   O,  what  a  glorious  scene  appears 
JLi      To  our  believing  eye! 
The  earth  and  sea  have  pass'd  away, 
With  all  the  starry  sky. 

2  From  the  third  hea\  'n,  where  God  resides, 
That  holy,  happy  place, 

The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 

3  The  God  of  glory  dwells  wiih  men, 
And  shows  his  smiling  face  ; 

Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  love, 
The  subjects  of  his  grace. 

dl.    4  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears 

From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
m.    And  pains,  and  groat  is.  and  doubts,  and  fears, 
p.  And  death  itself  shall  die  ; 

af.     5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O,  how  long, 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
vi.    Fly  swiftly  round,  ye  wings  of  time, 

"And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

160*     L.  M.     Pilesgiyyve.     German  .<£»". 

Rejourn?  in  the  reign  cf  Christ. 

vi.     T7"ES.  mighty  Jesus!   thou  shalt  reign, 
JL  Till  all  thy  haughty  foes  submit; 
Till  hell,  and  all  her  trembling  train, 
Become  the  footstool  of  thy  feet. 
E*  105 


167,   168  CHURCH  AND 

2  Then  ransom'  dsouls  shall  bless  thy  pow'r: 
Thine  arm  shall  full  salvation  bring: 

Thy  faints,  in  that  illustrious  hour, 

Shall  conquer,  with  their  conquering  King. 

3  Then  ranged  thy  shining  throne  around, 
Thy  honours,  Lord,  will  we  proclaim  ; 
While  heaven's  transported  realms  resound 
Thy  glorious  deeds  and  saving  name. 

1.0 7.     L.  M.    6  lines. — JVewcourt, 

Prayer  for  the  spread  of  (he  Gospel. 

an.    i~\  FATHER,  let  thy  kingdom  come, 

\J     Thy  kingdom,  built  on  love  and  grace! 
In  every  nation  give  it  room, 

In  every  heart  afford  it  place  : 
The  earth  is  thine— set  up  thy  throne, 
And  claim  the  kingdoms  as  thine  own. 

2  Still  nature's  awful  darkness  reigns, 

And  sinners  scorn  thy  holy  fear  : 
Still  Satan  holds  the  heart  in  chains, 
Where'er  thy  messengers  appear  j 
cr.    Oh,  rise,  great  God,  in  love,  and  bless 
All  nations  with  thy  righteousness. 

IG8.     L.  M.     German  Mr.     Uxbridge. 

Christ's  reign  on  earth. 

an.    TVTOW  let.  the  angels  sound  on  high, 

J.  l      Let  shouts  be  heard  thro'  all  the  sky; 
Kings  of  the  earth  with  glad  accord, 
Give  up  your  kingdom  to  the  Lord. 

dl.    2  Almighty  God,  thy  pow'r  assume, 

Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come  ; 
Jesus,  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Forever  live— forever  reign. 
106 


KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST.        169,   170,   171 


O! 


100.      7.7.7.7.     German  Hymn.  Beecher. 

Prayer  for  a  blessing  on  the  Church. 

>N  thy  Church,  O,  pow'r  divine! 

'Cause  thy  glorious  face  to  shine, 
Till  the  nations  from  afar 
Hail  her  as  thy  guiding-  star. 

2  Then  shall  God,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatter  blessings  o'er  the  land  ; 
And  the  world's  remotest  bound 
With  the  voice  of  praise  resound. 

CATECHETICAL. 
170.     L.  M.     Hebron.     Nazareth. 

Prayer  for  Divine  instruction. 

dim./^lOME  Jesus,  heavenly  teacher,  come, 
V-^Convey  thine  own  instructions  home; 
While  men  thy  sacred  truth  impart, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  rea«h  the  heart. 

2  Whene'er  T  read  or  hear  thy  word, 
Thine  inward  teachings,  Lord, afford; 
To  me  thy  holy  will  reveal, 

Unfold  the  book,  and  loose  the  seal. 

3  Call  me,  Oh  call  me  to  thy  feet, 
And  there  transported  may  I  sit; 
With  Joy  thy  heavenly  features  trace, 
And  least  upon  thy  richest  grace. 

171.     S.  Bf.     St.  Thomas.     Watchman. 

Prayer  for  Youlh. 

m.     flREATGod!   with  heart  and  tongue, 
VJT     For  these  dear  youth  we  pray  ; 
O  may  they  learn,  while  they  are  young, 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  way! 

2  Now,  in  their  early  days, 
Teach  them  thy  \.  ill  to  know  ; 

107 


172,   173  CATECHETICAL. 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
On  every  heart  bestow  ! 

3  Lord,  let  thy  sacred  word 

Their  warmest  thoughts  employ  ; 

There  let  them  daily  find  the  road 
Which  leads  to  endless  joy. 

172.     L.  M.     German  Hymn. 

Pwyer  for  a  b'essing  on  instruction. 

dl.    f\  LORD,  behold  before  thy  throne 

v  /These  precious  souls  now  lowly  bend. 
Thy  face  to  seek,  thy  name  to  own, 
And  pray  that  thou  wilt  be  their  friend. 

2  Like  precious  seed  in  fruitful  ground, 
Let  the  instruction  they  receive, 

To  thy  immortal  praise  redound, 
And  make  them  to  thy  glory  live. 

3  Give  them  a  sober  steady  mind. 
Strength  to  withstand  the  snares  of  sin, 
Boldly  to  cast  the  world  behind, 

And  strive  eternal  life  to  win. 

4  To  read  thy  word,  their  hearts  incline, 
To  understand  it,.light  impart ;  — 

O  Saviour,  consecrate  them  thine, 
Take  full  possession  of  each  heart. 

173.     C.  M.     Flwlting.     Mear. 

Ear'y  Instruction. 

m.    TTOW  happy  is  the  youth  who  hears 
XI     Instruction's  warning  voice  ; 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early— only  choice. 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 

Than  all  their  stores  oi*  gold, 
108 


CATECHETICAL.  174,   175 

3  She  guides  the  young  -with  innocence 
In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 

A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  tiie  aged  head. 

4  According  as  her  labours  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase  ; 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

174.     8.7.8.7.     Gresuville.      Saxony. 

Prayer  for  a  blessing  on  instruction. 

.    TTEAVEXLY  Father,  grant  thy  blessing 
jLJL     On  th'  instructions  of  this  day ; 
That  our  hearts,  thy  fear  possessing, 
May  from  sin  be  turned  away. 

2  We  are  told  thy  power  can  reach  us 
Whatsoever  place  we're  in  ; 

And  the  holy  Scriptures  teach  us 
Thou  wilt  surely  punish  sin. 

3  We  have  wandered,  O  forgive  us! 
We  have  wished  from  truth  to  rove  ; 

Turn,  O  turn  us,  and  receive  us, 
And  incline  our  hearts  to  love. 

4  We  have  learned  that  Christ  the  Saviour 
Lived  to  teac4i  us  what  is  good  ; 

Died  to  gain  for  us  thy  favour, 
And  redeem  us  by  his  blood. 

5  For  his  sake,  O  God,  forgive  us! 
Guide  us  to  that  happ\  home. 

Where  the  Saviour  will  receive  us, 
And  where  sin  can  never  come. 

17«5>      C.  M.     Flush/ up.      Georgia. 


'  W 


HILE  in  the  tender  years  of  youth, 
In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 

ivy 


176,   177  CATECHETICAL. 

Ere  age  arrive  and  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb  ; — 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ; 

For  him  thy  powers  employ  ; 
Make  him  thy  tear,  thy  love,"thy  hope, 

Thy  portion  and  thy  joy. 

S  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 
Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 

Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  hlest  eternity. 

•    176.     S.    M.     JVatvInmuu     Shirland. 

Imp'oring  a  blessing  on  youth. 

GREAT  God,  now  condescend 
To  bless  our  rising  race  : 
And  make  their  youthful  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace. 

dl.    2  O,  what  a  vast  delight, 
Their  penitence  to  see! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 
Upon  our  youthful  seed  : 

And  bring  that  soul-reviving  hour, 
Which  makes  them  thine  indeed. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 
Confess  the  Saviour  s  name, 

And  follow  on  to  know  the  Lord  ; 
Nor  fear  reproach  nor  shame. 

\1f7 '      7.7.7.7.      German  Hymn. 

Seeking  b'essings  upen  cbil'Jieu. 

af.     /~1  OD  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer 

VJT     For  the  children  thou  hast  giv'n; 
Let  them  all  thy  blessings  share, 
Grace  on  earth  and  bliss  in  heav'n. 
110 


CATECHETICAL.  178,   179 

2  Cleanse  their  souls  from  every  stain, 
Through  the  Saviour's  precious  blood; 

Let  them  all  be  born  again, 
And  be  reeonciPd  to  God. 

ex.    3  For  this  mercy.  Lord,  we  cry  ; 
Bend  thine  ever-gracious  ear  : 
While  on  thee  our  souls  rely, 
Hear  our  prayer,  in  mercy  hear. 

178-      C.  M.     Dundee.    Eliot. 

Parental  solicitude. 

HOW  can  we  see  the  children,  Lord, 
Thou  hast  in  mercy  giv'n, 
Remain  regardless  of  thy  word, 
Without  a  hope  of  heav'n? 

2  How  can  we  see  them  tread  the  path, 

That  leads  to  endless  death, 
Thus  adding  to  thy  fearful  wrath, 

With  every  moment's  breath ? 

af.     3  Lord,  hear  the  parent's  earnest  cry, 
And  save  our  children  dear  ; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
And  fill  them  with  thy  fear. 

4  Oh,  make  them  love  thy  holy  law 

And  joyful  walk  therein  : 
Their  iiearts  to  new  obedience  draw, 

Save  them  from  every  sin. 

ltf«f«      7.7.7.7.     German  Hymn.    Pilgrim. 

Instruction  of  youth. 

GRANT  us  wisdom,  gracious  Lord, 
To  instruct  these  children  dear; 
And  thy  special  aid  afford. 

While  for  them  we  kneel  in  prayer. 

et.     2  Help  us  still  our  work  of  love, 
Dailv,  hourly,  to  pursue  ; 
111 


180,  181  CATECHETICAL. 

While  thy  Spirit  from  ahove 

Shall  their  precious  souls  renew. 

dl.    3  For  this  blessing  now  we  plead, 
Send  thy  Holy  Spirit  down  ; 
Smile  on  us,  and  on  our  seed, 

Make  thy  power  and  glory  known. 

4  Thou  hast  heard  our  solemn  prayer, — 

We  are  thine,  forever  thine: 
Take  these  children  to  thy  care, 

Fill  their  hearts  with  grace  divine. 

180-     CM.     Peterborough.     Mear. 

Ynuth  admon'shed  to  remember  their  Creator. 

m.     plHILDKEN,  to  your  Ci  eator,  God, 
Vy      Your  early  honours  pay  ; 
While  vanity  and  youthful  blood 
Would  tempt  your  thoughts  astray. 

2  T5e  Avise — and  make  his  favour  sure, 
Before  the  mournful  day, 

When  youth  and  mirth  are   known  no  more 
And  life  and  strength  decay. 

3  The  memory  of  his  mighty  name 
Demands  your  first  regard  ; 

Come  now  and  give  your  hearts  to  him, 
And  love  and  praise  the  Lord. 

I  i*  1  •     7.7.7.7.     Pilgrim.     Alma. 

Youth  exhorteJ. 

CHILDREN,  listen  to  the  Lord, 
And  obey  his  gracious  word  ; 
Seek  his  face  with  heart  and  mind: 
Early  seek,  and  you  shall  find. 

dl.    2  Sorrowful,  your  sins  confess, 
Plead  his  perfect  righteousness, 
See  the  Saviour's  bleeding  side  : 
Come — you  will  not  be  denied. 
112 


CATECHETICAL.  182,  183 

3  For  his  worship  now  prepare  ; 
Kneel  to  him  in  fervent  prayer  ; 
Serve  him  with  a  perfect  heart: 
Never  from  his  ways  depart. 

183.     8.7.4.     GreenviUe. 

Youth  invited  to  the  Saviour. 

dl.  /CHILDREN  hear  the  melting  story 
\J  Of  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  ; 
'Tis  the  Lord  of  lite  and  glory  : 

Shall  he  plead  with  you  in  vain! 
O  receive  him, 

And  salvation  now  obtain. 

2  Yield  no  more  to  sin  and  folly, 

So  displeasing  in  his  sight; 
Jesus  loves  the  pure  and  holy, 

They  alone  are  his  delight ; 
Seek  his  favour, 

And  your  hearts  to  him  unite. 

dim. 3  All  your  sins  to  him  confessing 
Who  is  ready  to  forgive  ; 
Seek  the  Saviour's  richest  blessing, 

On  his  precious  name  believe  ; 
He  is  waiting, 
st.        Will  you  not  his  grace  receive? 

CONFIRMATION. 

loo.     L.  M.     Uxbridge.   Evening  Hymn. 

Entire  consecration. 

OW  I  resolve,  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  power  to  serve  the  Lord; 
Nor  from  his  ways  will  I  depart, 

Whose  service  is  a  rich  Reward. 
2  O,  be  this  service  all  my  joy! 

Around  let  my  example  shine  ; 
Till  others  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labours  so  divine. 
113 


N' 


184,   185         CONFIRMATION-. 

3  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 
My  solemn,  my  determin'd  choice, 

To  yield  to  his  supreme  controul, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

af.    4  O  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

Nor  wand'ring,  leave  his  sacred  ways  ; 
Great  God!  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 

1  8  4«      C  M.     Flushing.     Arlington. 

Self-consecration. 

st.     TTES,  I  will  be  forever  thine, 

JL       Bought  at  the  price  of  blood  ;    • 
My  feeble  powers  shall  all  combine 
To  serve  the  living  God. 

2  I  consecrate  my  all  to  thee, 
Here  at  thy  mercy  seat ; 

dim.  Poor  as  the  offering  may  be, 
p.  I  lay  it  at  thy  feet. 

3  Accept  the  tribute  of  my  hands, 
The  homage  of  my  heart; 

cr.   Still  let  me  walk  in  thy  commands. 
Nor  from  thy  ways  depart. 

1 85.      C.  M.     Barby.     Marlow. 

Uniting  with  the  Church. 

di.    \7"E  men  and  angels,  witness  now, 
JL      Before  the  Lord  we  speak  : 
To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 
A  vow  we  dare  not  break, — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 
Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield ; 

Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 
But  on  his  grace  rely  ; 

114 


CONFIRMATION.  186,    187 

May  he  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needful  aid  supply. 

af.    4  Oh,  guide  our  douhtful  feet  aright, 
And  keep  us  in  thy  ways  ; 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 

1  SO.      L.  M.     Rothivell.     Sterling. 

A  welcome  to  Christian  fellowship. 

dl.    i^OME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
\J     Oh  come  in  Jesus'  precious  uarae  ; 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 
We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove  ; 

Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 
Well  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known  ; 

We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  couut  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

cr.    4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat ; 
Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
Oh,  may  we  all  together  meet 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above. 

187.     L.  M.    JVetvry.    Luton. 

On  receiving  new  members  into  communion. 

dl.    11/1" AY  those  who  have  thy  name  confess'd, 
IVJLXow  find  in  God  a  settled  rest, 
From  day  to  day  still  more  increase, 
In  faith,  and  love,  and  holiness. 

2  As  living  members  may  they  share 
The  joys  and  griefs  Avhich  others  bear  ; 
And  active  in  their  stations  prove, 
In  all  the  offices  of  love. 
115 


188,   189  CONFIRMATION1. 

.3  From  all  temptation  now  defend, 
And  keep  them  steadfast  to  the  end  ; 
While  in  thy  house  they  still  improve 
Till  call'd  to  join  the  church  ahove. 

188.     CM.     China.    Brattle  Street. 


W 


Self.dedication  to  God. 

HAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  kindness  shown? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thy  house, 
My  oft' 'rings  shall  be  paid  ; 

There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  Now  1  am  thine,  forever  thine, 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move  ; 

Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

cr.  4  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  : 

ad.f.  Witness,  ye  saints,  that  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

1.89.     S.    M.     Watchman.     SMrland. 

Self-consecration. 

dl.    T   ORD,  I  have  come  to  thee, 
X-J     A  sinner  all  defil'd  ; 
O  take  the  stain  of  guilt  away, 
And  own  me  as  thy  child. 

2  I  cannot  live  in  sin, 

And  feel  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  my  spirit  clean, 
And  writb  my  name  above. 

3  Among  thine  earthly  flock, 
I  need\he  Shepherd's  care  j 

116 


CONFIRMATION.  190,   191 

Pom'  waters  from  the  smitten  rock, 
And  pastures  green  prepare. 

4  Blest  Shepherd,  I  am  thine  ; 

Still  keep  me  in  thy  fear: 
Oh  fill  my  heart  with  grace  divine, 

Bring  thy  salvation  near. 

1  90.     8s  &  7s.  8  lines.—  Welch. 

After  confirmation.    Matt,  xvi.24. 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
All  lo  leave  and  follow  thee  ; 
Naked,  poor,  despis'd,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be: 
Let  the  world  neglect  and  leave  me ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too : 

Human  hopes  have  oft  deceived  me  ; 

Thou  art  faithful,  thou  art  true. 

2  Perish,  earthly  fame  and  treasure, 

Come  disaster,  scorn  and  pain : 
In  thy  Bervice,  pain  is  pleasure; 

With  thy  favour,  life  is  gain  . 
Ohf  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  thy  bleeding  love  I  see; 
Oh!   'tis  not  in  jo;  to  charm  me, 

When  thru  love  is  hid  from  me. 

191'    L.  M.     Forest.    JSTewry. 

After  confirmation. 

O  HAPPY  day  that  flays  my  choice 
On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  O,  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 
To  him  who  merits  all  my  love! 

Let  sacred  anthems  fill  the  house 
While  to  his  sacred  throne  I  move. 
117 


192,  CONFIRMATION-. 

S  This  day  we  have  confirmed  the  choice 
Our  parents  in  baptism  made  ; — 

To  ratify  it  we  rejoice, 

And  supplicate  the  Spirit's  aid. — 

di.    4  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction  's  done  ; — 
Deign,  gracious  Lord,  to  make  me  thine  ; 
Help  me,  through  grace,  to  follow  on. 
Glad  to  obey  thy  voice  divine. 

MISSIONARY. 

1  9S-     7s  &  6s.  8  lines. — Missionary  Hymn. 

Missionary  field. 

st.     TT^ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
JL       From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand: 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  errour's  chain. 

dl.    2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes, 
p.  Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle, 

Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
cr.        And  only  man  is  vile  : 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone! 

di.    3  Can  we  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, — 
Can  we  to  men  benighted 
The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
cr.    Salvation,  O  salvation'. 

The  jovful  sound  proclaim, 
118 


MISSIONARY.  193 

Till  earth's  remotest  nation 
Has  learn'd  Messiah's  name. 

f.       4  Waft,  waft  ye  winds,  his  stox*y, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole : 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinner's  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

103*     7s  &  6s.  8  lines. — Missionary  Hymn. 

The  Heralds  of  the  Gospel. 

vi.     /^V^  Thibet's  snow-capp'd  mountains, 
v_/     O'er  Afric's  burning  sand, 
Where  roll  the  fiery  fountains 

Adown  Hawaii's  strand — 
In  every  distant  nation, 

The  mighty  globe  around, 
The  heralds  of  salvation 

The  gospel  trumpet  sound. 

2  In  golden  armour  blazing 
They  press  their  onward  way, 

And  high  in  air  upraising, 

The  glorious  cross  display : 
Away  their  weapons  hurling, 

The  warring  nations  cease, 
And  hail  with  joy,  unfurling 

The  banneret  of  peace. 

3  Where  sin  hath  fix'd  her  dwelling, 
Where  Death  the  tyrant  reigns, 

cr.    The  heavenly  notes  are  swelling 

In  loudest,  sweetest  strains  : 
an.   They  breath — the  bones  are  shaken, 

And  clothed  with  flesh,  arise, — 

119 


194  195  MISSIONARY. 

They  bid  the  dead  awaken 
To  glory  in  the  skies. 

4  What  though  hell's  fiery  regions 

Pour  forth  their  dread  array! 
Look  up!— angelick  legions 

Attend  j  ou  on  your  way. 
cr.    March  on,  ye  sons  of  heaven, 

This  precious  promise  sing — 
"The  heathen  shall  be  given 

To  Christ,  our  glorious  King." 

104:.    L.  M.    Missionary  Chant'. 

Departure  of  Missionaries. 

st.     "\7"E  Christian  heroes,  go,  proclaim 
JL  Salvation  in  Immanuel's  name  ; 
To  distant  climes  the  tidings  bear, 
And  plant  the  rose  of  Sharon  there. 

2  He'll  shield  you  with  a  wall  of  fire — 
With  holy  zeal  your  hearts  inspire  ; 

cr.    Bid  raging  winds  their  fury  cease, 
p.      And  calm  the  savage  breast  to  peace. 

3  And  when  our  labours  all  are  o'er, 
Then  shall  we  meet  to  part  no  more  ; 

cr.    Meet — with  the  blood-bought  throng  to  fall, 
f.      And  crown  our  Jesus— Lord  of  all. 

13>0.      8.7.4.     Welch.     Mis.  Fare-well, 

Missionaries'  Farewell. 

dl.    T7"ES,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee  ; 
JL  All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well ; 
Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 
af.     Can  Ibid  you  all  farewell? 
Can  I"  leave  you, 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell. 

dl.    2  Home,  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, 
Joys  no  stranger's  heart  can  tell ; 
120 


MISSIONARY.  196 

Happy  home,  'tis  sure  I  love  thee, 
af.     Can  1.  can  1  say  farewell? 
Can  1  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 

p.     5  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holy  days  and  Sabbath  bell; 

Richest,"  brightest,  sweetest  treasure, 
af.     Can  I  say  a  last  farewell! 
Can  I  leave  you, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell ? 

al.*  4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well, 

Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me  ; 
af.     Lovely  native  land,  farewell! 
vi.  Pleased  I  leave  thee  — 

Far  in  heatlien  lands  to  dwell. 

m.     5  In  the  desert  let  me  labour, 

On  the  mountain  let  me  tell 
cr.    How  he  died,  the  blessed  Saviour, 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell! 
al.  Let  me  hasten, 

Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean, 
Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell ; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 
While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell, 
Glad  I  leave  thee, 
dim.Native  land,  farewell!  (p.)  farewell! 

196.     8.7.8.7.     Bavaria.     Greenville. 

Missionary  Meeeting. 

m,     TT7TTH  my  substance  1  will  honour 
VV       My  Redeemer  and  my  Lord ; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  manor, 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word. 
F  121 


197  MISSIONARY. 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim, 
Let  his  friends,  ol  every  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  May  his  kingdom  be  promoted  ; 

May  the  world  the  Saviour  know  ; 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted ; 
To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 

f.  4  Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations  ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above  ; 
Shout  with  joyful  acclamations, 
His  divine—victorious  love. 

197.     C.  P.  M.    Aithlone.     Columbia. 

Prayer  for  a  dying  world. 

di.    /^i  OD  of  the  nations,  bow  thine  ear, 
vJT  And  listen  to  our  fervent  prayer, 

Through  thy  beloved  Son : 
Build  up  the  kingdom  of  his  grace, 
Amid  the  millions  of  our  race, 
And  make  thy  wonders  known. 

2  Send  forth  the  heralds  in  his  name, 
Bid  them  a  Saviour's  love  proclaim 
With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 

vi.    Till  every  land  shall  hear  the  sound, 
And  send  the  joyful  echoes  round, 

p.         Amid  the  shades  of  death. 

cr.    3  O  let  the  nations  rise  and  bring 
Their  oft'rings  to  th'  Almighty  King, 

And  trust  in  him  alone  ; 
Renounce  their  idols,  and  adore 
The  God  of  gods  for  evermore, 

Upon  his  lofty  throne. 

dim.  4  The  dying  millions  then  shall  prove 
The  matchless  power  of  bleeding  love, 
122 


MISSIONARY.  198,   199 

And  feel  their  sins  forgiv'n  ; 
cr.    Shall  join  the  convert's  joyful  throng, 
f.       And  raise  on  high  redemption's  song, 

Along  the  path  to  heav'n. 

10  8 •     S.  M.     Watchman.      Cambridge. 

Prayer  for  all  lands, 

OGOD  of  sovereign  graee, 
We  bow  before  thy  throne, 
And  plead  for  all  the  human  race 
The  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Spread  through  the  earth,  O  Lord, 
The  knowledge  of  thy  Avays  : 
And  let  all  lands  w  ith  joy  record 
The  great  Redeemer's  praise. 

1 90.     S.  M.     Hants.     Orrington. 

Diffusion  of  the  gospel. 

st.     r\  LORD  our  God  arise, 

v_7     The  cause  ol  truth  maintain, 
And  wide  o'er  all  the  peopled  world, 
Extend  her  blessed  reign. 

2  Thou  Prince  of  Life  arise, 
Nor  let  thy  glories  cease ; 

Far  spread  the  conquests  of  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  earth  with  peace. 

3  Spirit  of  grace  arise, 
Extend  thy  healing  wing, 

And  o'er  a  dark  and  ruin'd  world, 
Let  light  and  order  spring. 

cr.   4  Let  all  on  earth  arise, 

To  God  the  Saviour  sing, 
From  shore  to  shore,  from  earth  to  heav'n, 
Let  echoing  anthems  ring. 
123 


200,  201  MISSIONARY. 

200-     C.  M.     Wai-Mck.     London. 

Prayer  for  the  success  of  Missions. 

vi.    TT7HRN  shall  the  gospel  tidings  spread 
W       The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound. 

2  O  when  shall  AtVic's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heav'nly  word  ; 
And  vassals  long  enslaved  become 

The  freemen  of  the  Lord  f 

st.p.  3  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribes, 
A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet,    ' 
And  learn  redeeming  grace? 

al.     4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 
To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build,  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne, 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

90  1  •     7s  &  6s.  8  lines.— Missionary  Hymn. 

Departure  of  Missionaries. 

vi.f.  T3  OLL  on,  thou  mighty  ocean! 
XV     And  as  thy  billows  flow, 
Bear  messengers  of  mercy, 

To  every  vale  ot  wo ! 
Arise,  ye  gales,  and  waft  them 

Safe  to  their  destined  shore  ; 
That  men  may  sit  in  darkness 

And  death's  black  shade  no  more. 

mse.  2  O  thou  eternal  Ruler, 

Who  holdest  in  thine  arm 
The  tempests  of  the  ocean, 
Deliver  them  from  harm ! 
dl.    Thy  presence  still  be  with  them 
Wherever  they  may  be  ; 
Though  far  from  those  who  love  them, 
Let  them  be  nigh  to  thee. 
124 


MISSIONARY.  202,  203 

202-     L.  M      Seasons.     Effingham. 

Spread  of  the  gospel. 

THY  people,  Lor<l,  who  trust  thy  word, 
And  wait  the  smilings  of  thy  face, 
Assemble  round  thy  mercy  seat. 

And  plead  the  promise  of  thy  grace. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said  thine  only  Son 
Shall  be  a  light  to  gentile  lands, 

To  open  the  benighted  eyes, 

And  loose  the  wretched  pris'ners'  hands? 

3  From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea, 
That  his  dominion  shall  extend  ? 

That  every  tongue  shall  call  him  Lord, 
And  every  knee  before  him  bend? 

4  Now  let  the  happy  time  appear, 
The  time  to  favour  Zion  come  ; 

Send  forth  thy  heralds  far  and  near, 
And  call  the  wand'ring  exiles  home. 


DEATH  AND  JUDGEMENT. 
203.     C.  M.     China.      Walney. 

Dealh  and  glory. 

af.     1\/TY  soul,  come  meditate  the  day, 
JLVJL     And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  thy  house  of  clay, 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  Look  down,  and  bid  thine  eye  survey 
The  hollow,  gaping  tomb! 

My  body  !   'tis  prepar'd  for  thee, 
Whene'er  the  summons  come! 

3  Oh.  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 
And  place  us  in  their  stead  ; 

Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 
125 


204,  205    DEATH  AND  JUDGEMENT. 

vi.    4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 
In  all  their  glorious  forms  ; 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  could  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

5  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay, 

Before  the  summons  come ; 
And  wish  th'  imprison'd  soul  away, 

To  its  eternal  home. 

204*     C.  M.     Brattle  Street.     Chester. 

Dying,  like  Moses,  in  the   arms  of  God. 

af.    T"\EATH  cannot  make  my  soul  afraid, 
XJ     If  God  be  with  me  there ; 

1  can  walk  through  its  darkest  shade, 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 
And  in  my  Lord  confide  : 

ex.    Hasten,  if  I  were  call'd  to  go, 
And  die  as  Moses  died. 

3  Might  I  but  climb  the  mountain's  height, 
The  promised  land  to  view, 

My  willing  soul  would  take  her  flight, 
And  bid  the  world  adieu. 

dl.    4  Within  my  heavenly  Father's  arms, 
I  would  forget  my  breath  ; 
Resign  my  life  amid  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

205.     C.  M.    Revelation.    Burford. 

The  blessed  that  die  in  the  Lord.    Rev.  xiv.  13. 

af.TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heav'n  proclaims 

JLL     For  all  the  pious  dead ! 

Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
p.      And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

cr.2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest ; 
dim.How  kind  their  slumbers  are! 
126 


DEATH  AND  JUDGEMENT.      206,  207 

From  suff 'ring  and  from  sin  releas'd  : 
They're  freed  from  every  snare. 

cr.    3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord  : 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

206.     C.  M.    Braintree.     Chester. 

Earth  receding. 

af.  T?  ARTH'S  stormy  night  will  soon  be  o'er  : 
Hj     The  raging  wind  shall  cease, 
The  Christian's  bark  will  reach  the  shore 
Of  heaven's  eternal  peace. 

2  E'en  now  the  distant  rays  appear, 

To  chase  the  gloom  of  night ; 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  is  near, 
p.      And  terrours  take  their  flight. 

207.     8.7.8.7.    Florence.     Greenville. 

Weep  not  for  the  departed  Saint. 

dl.    rpHFNK,  O  ye,  who  fondly  languish, 
X.      O'er  the  grave  of  those  ye  love  ; 
While  your  bosoms  throb  with  anguish, 
They  are  warbling  hymns  above. 

2  While  your  silent  steps  are  straying 
Lonely  through  night's  deep'ning  shade  ; 

Glory's  brightest  beams  are  playing 
Round  the  happy  Christian's  head. 

3  Light  and  peace  at  once  deriving 
From  the  hand  of  God  most  high, 

In  his  glorious  presence  living, 
They  shall  never,  never  die. 

4  Cease,  then,  mourner,  cease  to  languish 
O'er  die  grave  ot  those  you  love  ; 

Pain,  and  death,  and  night,  and  anguish, 
Enter  not  the  world  above. 
127 


208,  209     DEATH  AND  JUDGEMENT. 
££©8.     L.  M.     Forest.     German  Hymn. 

Death  peaceful  and  triumphant. 

dl.    DWEET  is  the  scene  where  Christians  die, 
O     Where  holy  souls  retire  to  rest ; 
How  mildly  beams  the  closing  eye! 

p.         How  gently  heaves  th'  expiring  breast! 

dl.   2  So  fades  a  summer  cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day, 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

cr.    3  Triumphant  smiles  the  victor's  brow, 

Fann'd  by  some  guardian  angel 's- wing 3 

f.       O  grave!  where  is  thy  vict'iy  now? 

And  where,  O  death!  is  now  thy  sting? 

200.     8.7.4.    Kershaw.    Pilgrim's  Prayei*. 

Dying  Christian. 

af.  TT7HENCE,  ah!  whence  this  mortal  an- 
VV  Surely  'tis  the  touch  of  death,  [guish? 
"Why  do  all  my  senses  languish' 

Why  this  hard,  and  labour'd  breath? 
Pale  destroyer! 

Hast  thou  come  to  call  me  home? 

ex.   2  O!  what  scenes  of  heav'n's  revealing? 

Dawn  upon  my  ravish 'd  sight; 
Rays  of  glory,  softly  stealing! 

Oh!  how  dazzling,  Oh!  how  bright — 
Mortal  vision ! 

Scarce  can  bear,  such  growing  light. 

dl.    3  Distant  sounds,  of  sweetest  measure, 
dim      Come  upon  my  dying  ear, 

Breathing  notes  of  holy  pleasure, 
cr.        Hark!   oh  hark!  they're  drawing  near  : 
1.       Heavens  musick! 

Millions  singing  Jesus'  love. 
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DEATH   AND  JUDGEMENT.     210,  211 

vi.    4  But  an  object,  far  more  glorious, 

Fills  my  heart  with  ecstacy  ! 
Were  none  there,  but  Christ  victorious, 

Oh!    'twould  be,  sweet  heav'n  to  me  : 
dl.    Farewell  sorrow ! 

Jesus  calls, — I  must  away. 

210.  C.  M.     Athens.      Cheater. 

Christ  our  suppoit  in  death. 

dl.     JESUS,  the  vision  of  thy  face 
J      Hath  overpow'ring  charms: 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
While  in  the  Saviour's  arms. 

2  And  while  my  feeble  heartstrings  break, 

How  sweet  the  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 

And  glory  in  my  soul. 

211.  C.  M.    Brattle  Street.    Resignation. 

"  To  die  is  gain." 

af.    TT7HEN  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past, 
VV       And  mourns  the  present  pain  ; 
'Tis  sweet  to  think  of  peace  at  last, 
And  feel  that  death  is  gain. 

di.    2  'Tis  not  that  mourning  thoughts  arise, 
And  dread  a  Father's  will  ; 
Tis  not  that  meek  submission  flies 
And  would  not  sutler  still :  — 

cr.    5  It  is  that  heav'n-born  faith  surveys, 
The  path  that  leads  to  Light ; 
And  longs  her  eagle  plumes  to  raise, 
And  lose  herself  in  sight. 

vi.     4  It  is  that  hope  with  ardour  glows, 
To  see  him  face  to  face, 
Whose  dying  love,  no  language  knows 
Sufficient  art  to  trace. 
F*  129 


212,  213     DEATH  AND  JUDGEMENT. 

ex.   5  It  is  that  harrass'd  conscience  feels 
The  pangs  of  struggling  sin  ; 
And  sees,  though  far,  the  hand  that  heals, 
And  ends  the  strife  within. 

dl.    6  O  let  me  wing  my  hallow 'd  flight 
From  earth-born  woe  and  care  ; 
And  soar  above  these  clouds  of  night, 
My  Saviour's  bliss  to  share. 

2J1.5}*  7s.  6  lines. — Mt.  Calvary.  JSTuremburgh. 

The  dying  Christian. 

dl.    TTASTE,  my  spirit,  haste  away, 
JT1     'Tis  thy  glorious  Saviour  calls  % 
Leave  this  tenement  of  clay  : 

Quit  its  broken,  shatter'd  walls: 
Through  these  ruins  I  descry, 
Gleams  of  immortality. 

dl.    2  Cease,  my  friends,  to  weep  for  me, 
Let  me  rather  mourn  for  you  ; 
Far  from  sin  and  woe  I  flee, 

Christ  and  heav'n  are  in  my  view  : 
Dare  not  wish  my  soul  to  stay, 
Angels  beckon  me  away. 

3  To  the  sovereign  hand  of  death, 
Earthly  blessings  I  resign  ; 
di.    Lord,  to  thee  I  yield  my  breath, 

Take  this  ransom'd  soul  of  mine, 
cr.    And  my  songs  of  joy  shall  be 
Ceaseless  as  eternity. 

2t3*     8.7.8.7.     Florence.     Sicilian. 

To  a  dying  Saint. 

af.     "DARTING  soul,  the  floods  await  thee, 

_L       And  the  billows  round  thee  roar, 
vi.    Yet  rejoice,  the  holy  city 

Stands  on  yon  celestial  shore. 
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DEATH  AND  JUDGEMENT.  214 

2  There  are  crowns  and  thrones  of  glory, 
There  the  living  waters  glide  ; 

There  the  just  in  shining  raiment, 
Standing  by  ImmanuePs  side. 

3  Linger  not,  the  stream  is  narrow, 
Tho'  its  cold  dark  waters  rise  ; 

He  who  pass'd  the  flood  before  thee 
Guides  thy  path  to  yonder  skies. 

S14«     L.  M.    Kingsbvidge.     Dresden. 

Resurrection  from  the  grave. 

af.OHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
^Forever  moulder  in  the  grave  f 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 
Tby  promise,  and  thy  power  to  save? 

2  Shall  life  revisit  dying  worms, 
And  spread  the  joyful  insect's  wing! 
ex. And  Oh,  shall  man  awake  no  more 
To  see  thy  face,  thy  name  to  sing? 

st3  Cease,  cease,  ye  vain  desponding  fears  ; 
When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprung, 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 
And  heaven  with  praise  and  wonder  rung. 

4  Him,  the  first  fruits,  his  chosen  sons 
Shall  follow  from  the  vanquished  grave  ; 
cr.He  mounts  his  throne,  the  King  of  kings, 
His  church  to  quicken  and  to  save. 

st.5  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 
Unfold,  to  make  his  children  way  ; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

cr.6  The  trump  shall  sound— the  dust  awake  ; 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring ; 

Through  heaven  with  joy  their  myriads  rise, 
f.  And  hail  their  Saviour,  and  their  King. 
131 


215,216  HEAVEN. 

215.  L.  M.  D.     Dresden.    Italy. 

Love,  (he  source  of  happ'ness  in  heaven. 

dl.     npHE  ransom'd  spirit  to  her  home, 

L      The  clime  of  cloudless  beauty,  flies, 
No  more  on  stormy  seas  to  roam, 
She  hails  her  haven  in  the  skies: 
af.    But  cheerless  are  those  heav'nly  fields, 
The  cloudless  clime  no  pleasure  yields, 
There  is  no  bliss  in  bow'rs  above, 
If  thou  art  absent,  Holy  Love! 

ex.   2  The  cherub  near  the  viewless  throne 

Hath  smote  the  harp  with  trembling  hand; 
And  one  with  incense-fire  hath  flown, 
To  touch  with  flame  the  angel-band: 
af.     But  tuneless  is  the  quiv'ring  string, 
No  melody  can  Gabriel  bring, 
Mute  are  its  arches,  when  above 
The  harps  of  heaven  wake  not  to  Love  ! 

an.   3  Earth,  sea.  and  sky,  one  language  speak, 

In  harmony  that  sooths  the  soul; 
p.      'Tis  heard  when  scarce  the  zephyrs  wake, 
f.  And  when  on  thunders,  thunders  roll: 

p.      That  voice  is  heard  and  tumults  cease, 

It  whispers  to  the  bosom  peace  ; 
cr.    O  speak,  Inspirer!  from  above, 

And  cheer  our  hearts,  Celestial  Love  ! 

216.  8.6.8.8.6.      Woodland. 

The  Heavenly  Rest. 

dl.    HP  HERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 
JL      To  mourning  wanderers  given: 
There  is  a  tear  for  souls  distressed, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast— 
'Tis  found  alone— in  heaven. 

132 


HEAVEN. 


217 


2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 
B_v  sins  aiui  sorrows  driven  ; 
cr.    When  tossed  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals, 
f.       Where  storms  arise— and  ocean  rolls, 
dim.     And  all  is  drear— hut  heaven. 

st.cr.3  There  faith  lifts  up  the  tearless  eye, 
The  heart  with  anguish  riven  ; 
It  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
Sees  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 

dim.     And  all  serene  — in  heaven. 

dl.vi.4  There  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 
And  joys  supreme  are  given  ; 
There  rays  divine  disperse  the  gloom; 
dim.Beyond  the  dark  and  narrow  tomb 
p.         Appears  the  dawn — of  heaven. 

3 1  K  *     CM.  D.   Athens.  Moravian  Hymn, 

They  that  sow  in  tears,  shall  reap  in  joy. 

dl.    n^HERE  is  an  hour  of  hallowed  peace, 
J_      For  those  with  care  opprest, 
When  sighs  and  sorrowing  tears  shall  cease, 

And  all  be  hush'd  to  rest: 
'Tis  then  the  soul  is  freed  from  fears, 
And  doubts  that  here  annoy  : 
cr.    Then  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears, 
Shall  reap  again  in  joy. 

dl.    2  There  is  a  home  of  sweet  repose, 

Where  storms  assail  no  more, 
vi.    The  stream  of  endless  pleasure  flows 

On  that  celestial  shore  : 
There  purity  with  love  appears, 

And  bliss  without  alloy; 
ex.   There,  they  that  oft  had  sown  in  tears, 

Shall  reap  eternal  joy. 

133 


218,  219  HEAVEN. 

218  •     CM.     Reading.     St.  Mary's* 

Rest  from  sin  and  trouble  in  Heaven. 

OUR  sins,  alas!  how  strong  they  are? 
And,  like  a  raging  flood, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  force  us  from  our  God. 

cr.   2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise? 
f.  How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 

p.     But  death  shall  land  our  wearied  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

vi.    3  There,  to  fulfil  his  high  commands 
Our  cheerful  feet  shall  move ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  active  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  ever  sing  and  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  grace, 

Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts^ 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  Forever  his  dear,  sacred  name 
Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 

f.       And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

219.     S.  M.      Cambridge.     Sicily. 

The  bright  path  to  Heaven. 

vi.    TVTOW  let  our  voices  join 
lAI      To  form  a  sacred  song  ; 
Ye  pilgrims  in  Jehovah's  ways, 
With  musick  pass  along. 

2  There  flowers  of  Paradise 
In  rich  profusion  spring  ; 

The  sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

3  There  Salem's  golden  spires 
In  beauteous  prospect  rise  j 

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HEAVEN.  220,  221 

And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

4  All  honour  to  his  name 

Who  marks  the  shining  way  ; 
To  him  who  leads  the  wand'rers  on, 

To  realms  of  endless  day. 

220.     C.  M.    Flushing.     Barby. 

Celestial  prospects. 

vi.     O  WEET  glories  rush  upon  my  sight, 
O     And  charm  my  wond'ring  eyes  ; 
The  regions  of  immortal  light, 
The  beauties  of  the  skies! 

2  All  hail !  ye  fair  celestial  shores, 

Ye  lands  of  endless  day  ; 
Swift  on  my  view  your  prospect  pours, 

And  drives  ray  griefs  away. 

.3  There's  a  delightful  clearness  now — 
My  clouds  of  doubt  are  gone  ; 

Fled  is  my  former  darkness  too — 
My  fears  are  all  withdrawn. 

4  Short  is  the  passage — short  the  space 
Between  my  home  and  me  ; 

There !  there  behold  the  radiant  place ! 
How  near  the  mansions  be  J 

5  Immortal  wonders!  boundless  things, 
In  those  dear  worlds  appear! 

cr.    Prepare  me,  Lord,  to  stretch  my  wings, 
And  in  those  glories  share. 


MISCELLANEOUS. 
&21       C.  M.     China.     Mear. 

Judgements  for  national  sins  deprecated. 

di.      A  LMIGHTY  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
il     Thy  mourning  people  bend ! 
135 


222  MISCELLANEOUS. 

Tis  on  thy  pardoning  grace  alone 
Our  dying  hopes  depend. 

2  Dark  judgements,  from  thy  heavy  hand, 
Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 

Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray*. 

3  How  changed,  alas!  are  truths  divine, 
For  errour,  guilt,  and  shame! 

What  impious  numbers, bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name! 

af.    4  Oh  turn  us— turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 
Convert  us  by  thy  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  see  again  thy  face. 

5  Then,  should  oppressing  foes  invade, 
We  will  not  sink  in  fear  ; 
f.       Secure  of  all-sufficient  aid, 

When  thou,  O  God,  art  near. 

933.     L.  M.     PilesgTove.     Jllfreton. 

God  acknowledged  in  National  blessings, 

GREAT  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee 
Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise — 
With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee, 
We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God, 
For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod, 
This  land,  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide, 
And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray, — 
Here  thou  our  Father's  steps  didst  guide 
In  safety  through  their  dangerous  way. 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  Gospel's  light 
Through  all  our  land  its  radiance  sheds  ; 

136 


MISCELLANEOUS.         223,   224 

Dispels  the  shades  of  errour's  night, 
And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spreads. 

5  Great  God  !   preserve  us  in  thy  fear  ; 
In  dangers  still  our  guardian  be  ; 
Oh  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 

223.  S.  M.     Watchman.     Dover. 

The  worship  of  the  Sabliath. 

dl.    OWEET  is  the  work,  O  Lord, 
O     Thy  glorious  name  to  sing  ; 
To  praise  and  pray  — to  hear  thy  word, 
And  grateful  ott  'rings  bring. 

2  Sweet  on  this  day  of  rest, 
To  join  in  heart  and  voice, 

With  those  who  love  and  serve  thee  best, 
And  in  thy  name  rejoice. 

3  To  songs  of  praise  and  joy, 
Be  every  Sabbath  giv'u, 

That  such  may  he  our  blest  employ, 
Eternally  in  heav'u. 

224.  H.  M.     Wexjmouth.     Sonthbury. 

The  year  of  Jubilee. 

st.     T7V\IR  shines  the  morning  star! 
±.       The  silver  trumpets  sound  — 
Their  notes  re-echoing  tar, 

While  dawns  the  day  around! 
Joy  to  the  slave! — the  slave  is  free! 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

2  Prisoners  of  hope!  — in  gloom 
dim.     And  silence  left  to  die, 
an.    With  Christ's  unfolding  tomb 

Your  portals  open  Hy  ; — 
f.       Rise  with  tiie  Lord !  —He  sets  you  free  : — 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 
io7 


225,  226       MISCELLANEOUS. 

m.    3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought 
The  land  your  fathers  won, 
Behold  how  God  hath  wrought, 
Redemption  through  his  Son! 
an.   Your  heritage  again  is  free, 
It  i&  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

m.    4  Ye  who  yourselves  have  sold 

For  debts  to  justice  due, 
Ransomed,  but  not  with  gold, 

Ghrist  gave  himself  for  you  ; 
ex.   His  precious  blood  has  made  you  free^ 
f.      It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

ex.    5  Captives  of  sin  and  shame, 

O'er  earth  and  ocean,  hear 
cr.    An  angel's  voice  proclaim 

The  Lord's  accepted  year ; — 
ff.     Let  Jacob  rise,  be  Israel  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

22e>*    L.  M.    Forest.     Hebron. 

Ingratitude  of  rejecting  Christ. 

an.   f\H  stubborn  hearts,  that  could  withstand 
V^/The  efforts  of  a  Saviour's  hand! 

ex.    Oh  gracious  Saviour,  who  would'st  bleed, 
When  words  and  tears  could  not  succeed! 

di.    2  Dear  Lord,  in  me  thy  power  exert, 
Subdue  my  proud,  unfeeling  heart, 
Then  through  the  earth,  in  mercy  reign, 
And  reap  the  fruit  of  all  thy  pain. 

330.    L.  M.     Kingsbridge.    IAmehouse. 

Israel  exhorted  to  hail  the  Messiah. 

p.     TTTHY  on  the  bending  willows  hung, 
VV      O  Israel,  sleeps  thy  tuneful  lyre? 
Why  still  refrain  thy  nobler  tongue? 
Can  no  high  theme  thy  soul  inspire? 
138 


MISCELLANEOUS.  227, 228 

f.      2  Awake,  thy  sweetest  raptures  raise, 

Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains ; 
Thy  promis'd  King  his  sceptre  sways  ; 
Jesus  thine  own  Messiah  reigns! 

di.    3  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require  : 

No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain : 
But  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre  ; 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

4  Nor  fear  thy  Salem  suffers  wrong, 
If  other  hands  thy  triumph  share : 
f.       A  heav'nly  city  claims  thy  song, 
A  brighter  Salem  rises  there. 

di.    5  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam  ; 

Nor  weeping,  think  of  Jordan's  flood: 
cr.    In  every  clime  behold  a  home, 

In  every  temple  see  thy  God! 

2$&'7'     lis.  4  lines. — Hinton. 

"  Acquaint  now  thyself  with  him,  and  be  at  peace." 

Acquaint  thyself  quickly ,  O  sinner,  with  God, 
And  joy,  like  the  sunshine,  shall  beam  on  thy 
road, 
And  peace,  like  the  dew  drop  shall  fall  on  thy  head 
And  sleep,  like  an  angel,  shall  visit  thy  bed. 

2  Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  O  sinner,  with  God, 
And  he  shall  be  with  thee  when  fears  are  abroad  ; 
Thy  safeguard  in  dangers  that  threaten  thy  path  ; 
Thy  joy  in  the  valley  and  shadow  of  death. 

32  8  •     7s.  6  lines. — Nuremburgh.    Harts. 

Day-spring  from  on  high. 

di.    ptHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Kj  Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night ; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near, 
Day-star  in  my  heart,  appear. 
139 


229  MISCELLANEOUS. 

an.   2  Dark  ami  cheerless  is  the  morn, 
If  thy  light  is  hid  from  me, 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 
Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see, 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Peace  and  gladness  to  my  heart. 

al.     3  Visit  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 
Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief, 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine! 
Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

£&&,    7s  &  6s.  8  lines.—  Missionary  Hymn 

A  bright  Sabbath  morning. 

dl.     ff^HE  rosy  light  is  dawning 

X       Upon  the  mountain's  brow  ; 
It  is  the  Sabbath  morning — 

Arise  and  pay  thy  vow  : 
Lift  up  thy  voice  to  heaven, 

In  sacred  praise  and  prayer, 
While  unto  thee  is  given 
The  light  of  life  to  share. 

2  The  landscape  lately  shrouded 
p.         By  evening's  paler  ray, 

cr.    Smiles  beauteous  and  unclouded 

Before  the  eye  of  day  : 
So  let  our  souls,  benighted 

Too  long  in  folly's  shade, 
By  thy  kind  smiles  be  lighted 

To  joys  that  never  fade. 

3  O  see  those  waters,  streaming 
In  crystal  purity ; 

While  earth  with  verdure  teeming, 
Gives  rapture  to  the  eye ! 
140 


MISCELLANEOUS.  230,  231 

f.       Let  rivers  of  salvation 

In  larger  currents  flow, 
Till  every  tribe  and  nation 
Their  healing  virtues  know. 

230.     8s  &  7s.  8  lines.—  Saxo?iv. 

Happiness  only  in  God. 

TELL  me,  wand'rer,  wildly  roving 
From  the  path  that  leads  to  peace  ; 
Pleasure's  false  enchantment  loving, 
When  will  thy  delusion  cease ! 

2  Once,  like  thee,  by  joys  surrounded, 
I  could  kneel  at  pleasure's  shrine  : 

Then  my  brightest  hopes  were  bounded, 
By  delights  as  false  as  thine. 

3  But  those  visions  scarce  had  blessed  me, 
When  that  fleeting  day  was  o'er; 

Then  the  world  that  had  caress 'd  me, 
Charm'd  me  with  its  smiles  no  more. 

4  Such  is  pleasure's  transient  story  ; 
Lasting  happiness  is  known, 

Only  in  the  path  to  glory — 
In  the  Saviour's  love  alone. 

DISMISSION. 
S53I.     8.7.4.     Greenville.      Calvary. 

Dismission. 

dl.    T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
_Lj     Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace, 
Let  us  each  thy  love^possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace: 
cr.    O  refresh  us, 

Trav'ling  through  life's  wilderness. 

cr.   2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound; 
HI 


232, 233.         dismission. 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

Ever  faithful 

To  thy  truth  may  we  be  found. 

dl.    3  So  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 
Us  from  earth  to  call  away ; 

Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we  ever 

Reign  with  Christ  in  endless  day. 

232.     8.7.8.7    Havana.     Sicilian. 

Song  of  benediction.    2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

dl.    "ly/rAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
lVX     And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 


2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 
With  each  other  and  the  Lord  ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 


233*     L.  M.    Accomack.    Averno. 

Prayer  at  the  close  of  a  meeting. 

di.    "pvISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
XJ  Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 


2  Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good, 
AVash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood : 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 
142 


doxologies.      234 — 238 

234.  L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father— God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit — three  in  one, 
Be  honour,  praise  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth — and  all  in  heaven. 

235.  c.  M. 

LET  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

236.  s.  m 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father — praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

237.  h.  m. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne, 
Perpetual  honours  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son  ; 

To  God  the  Spirit,  praise : 
With  all  our  powers,  eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores. 

238.  8.7.4. 

GREAT  Jehovah!  we  adore  thee, 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
God  the  Spirit,  joined  in  glory 
On  the  same  eternal  throne : 
Endless  praises 
To  Jehovah,  three  in  one. 
143 


239 242  DDXOLOGIES. 


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SING  we  to  our  God  above 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love. 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

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FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  in  three,  and  three  in  one, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done. 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given, 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

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TO  the  Father,  to  the  Son, 
To  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Round  whose  throne  of  boundless  love 
All  the  hosts  celestial  move; 
Blessing,  honour,  glory,  pow?r, 
And  thanksgiving  evermore, 
Be  by  all  the  angels  giv'n, 
All  the  saints  in  earth  and  heav'n. 


&4^.  C.  M.  D. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  adored 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 

And  new-creating  breath. 
To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 
144 


ix>X0L0GiES.       243 — 247 

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TO  Father;  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Eternal  praise  be  given, 
By  all  that  earth  inherit, 

And  all  that  dwell  in  heav'n  : 
Thou  triune  God!  before  thee, 

Our  inmost  souls  adore  : 
Who  art  and  hast  been  worthy, 
And  shalt  be  evermore. 

2  44.  7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6. 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Eternal  and  divine, 
Round  whose  throne  the  heav'nly  host 

In  endless  anthems  join  : 
Thine  the  glory  and  the  power, 

Thine  the  wisdom  and  the  might ; 
Thine  the  praise  for  evermore^ 
O,  God  of  life  and  light. 

245.  L.  P.  M. 

at.     IVfOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
J/N      The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  power  and  glory  given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known, 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven. 

246.  L.  M. 

al.    TT AIL.  Father !  hail,  eternal  Son! 

XX     Hail,  sacred  Spirit!  Three  in  One! 
Blessing  and  thanks,  and  power  divine, 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  be  ever  thine! 

247-  8.6.8.6.8.8.8.6. 

al.     OING  Hallelujah !  praise  the  Lord ! 
O     Sing  with  a  cheerful  voice ; 
G  145 


DOXOLOGIES. 

Exalt  our  God  with  one  accord, 

And  in  his  name  rejoice  : 
Ne'er  cease  to  sing,  thou  ransomed  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 
Until  in  realms  of  endless  light, 

Your  praises  shall  unite. 

2  There  we  to  all  eternity 
Shall  join  the  angelick  lays  ; 

And  sing  in  perfect  harmony 
To  God  our  Saviour's  praise  ; 

"  He  hath  redeemed  us  by  his  blood, 

And  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God. 

For  us,  for  us  the  Lamb  was  slain." 
Praise  ve  the  Lord !  Amen. 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Catechetical — prayer  for  Divine  instruction, 
170,  179;  fur  a  blessing  on,  172,  174,  179;  for 
youth,  171,  176,  177,  178}  happy  influence  of  in- 
struction, 173;  wisdom,  the  best  treasure,  173; 
youth  admonished  to  remember  the  Creator,  175, 
180;  exhorted  to  seek  the  Lord,  1S1;  invited  to 
the  Saviour,  182. 

Christ  — birth  of,  8,9;  seen  in  Gethsemcme,  on 
Calvary  and  at  the  tomb,  12, 116;  his  redeeming 
love,  13,  14,  16,  116;  rejoicing  at  the  birth  of, 
15,  22;  sinners  invited  to,  16,  21,  22,  23,  35,  96, 
99,  100,  102;  divine  glory  of,  17;  his  humiliation 
and  exaltation,  12,  18,  24;  efficacy  of  his  atone- 
ment, 19,  20,  29,  51,  53;  and  him  crucified,  20; 
the  Lamb  of  God,  21;  view  of  his  crucifixion, 
23,  27;  his  various  characters,  25;  his  interces- 
sion, 2G,  27,  51,  52;  his  second  coming,  28,  161; 
an  all-sufficient  Saviour,  29,  143;  prayer  for  ac- 
ceptance in  bis  name,  38;  confidence  in,  46,  131; 
imploring  his  presence,  52,  144,  228;  the  second 
Adam,  57;  our  wisdom  and  righteousness,  58;  in 
him  there  is  hope,  92;  will  advance  his  cause,  68; 
expostulating  with  sinners,  91;  his  invitation  to 
the  heavy  laden,  104;  to  sinners,  106,  112;  not 
ashamed  of,  126;  grateful  remembrance  of,  127; 
his  presence  dispels  doubt  and  darkness,  128; 
dries  the  mourner's  tear,  132;  Lord  of  all.  153; 
reign  on  earth,  168;  ingratitude  to,  225;  Israel 
exhorted  to  hail  him  as  the  Messiah,  226. 

Christian  Life  and  Experience— love  and 
gratitude  to  the  Saviour,  10,  127,  143;  christian 
love  and  harmony,  119;  prayer  for  light  and  zealy 
120;  "Lord  remember  me,"  121;  christian  com- 
fort drawn  from   a   view  of  Christ's  sufferings, 


148 

116,  137;  at  the  Mercy  seat,  117;  from  the  River 
and  Tree  of  Life,  118;  at  the  Lord's  table,  125 ; 
from  a  sense  of  Christ's  presence,  130,  143,  145; 
Christian  perseverance,  122,  142;  encouragement 
to,  71,  147;  watch  and  pray,  141;  grace,  138; 
vigilance  and  warfare,  142;  invocation  to  reli- 
gion, 123;  Pilgrims  rejoicing  on  their  way  home, 
124,  129,  147;  not  ashamed^  of  Christ,  126;  the 
Gospel  feast,  125;  the  Saviour's  presence  dis- 
pels doubt  and  darkness,  128,  132;  looking  for- 
ward, 129;  faith  in  Christ,  131;  he  dries  the 
mourner's  tear,  132;  prayer  for  conformity  to, 
133;  for  stronger  faith,  134;  for  humility  and 
pardon,  139;  for  light  in  darkness,  140;  aspiring 
after  heaven,  135,  146;  publican  and  pharisee, 
139;  invoking  Christ's  presence,  144. 

Church  and  Kingdom  of  Christ— church,  its 
enlargement  and  glory,  157;  promised,  158;  signs 
of  the  millenium,  162,  163;  prayer  for,  164; 
vision  of,  165;  prayer  for  a  blessing  on,  169;  thy 
kingdom  come,  159,  164,  167;  vision  of  Christ's 
kingdom  on  earth,  165;  rejoicing  in,  166. 

Confirmation — consecration,  183,  1S4,  188, 
189,  190;  uniting  with  the  church,  185;  welcome 
to  christian  fellowship,  186;  prayer  for  new  mem- 
bers, 187;  after  confirmation,  190,  191;  prayer  for 
cleansing  grace,  anc'  a  Shepherd's  care,  189;  re- 
nouncing the  world,  190. 

Death— and  glory,  203;  made  delightful  by 
God's  presence, '204;  of  the  righteous  happy, 
206,  208,  209;  Christ  our  support  in,  210;  the 
blessed  that  die  in  the  Lord,  205;  weep  not  for 
them,  207;  dying  christian,  209,  212;  to  die  is 
gain,  211;  view  of  the  celestial  shore,  213,  220; 
resurrection  from  the  grave,  214. 

Expostulation— with  the  sinner,  76,  89,  91, 
92,  93,  95,  96,  108,  227;  sinners  exhorted  to  im- 


149 

mediate  repentance,  94;  warned,  97;  entreated  to 
listen  to  the  Saviour,  101. 

Fall,  and  Human  Depravity — our  ruin  by 
Adam,  and  recovery  by  Christ,  57;  lamenting 
our,  59,  60. 

God — seen  in  his  works,  1;  his  love  exhibited 
in  providence  and  redemption,  2,  will  never  fail 
those  who  confide  in  him,  11,  136;  peace  and 
rest  in  him,  103;  his  covenant  forever  sure,  136; 
glory  and  defence  of  the  church,  156;  happiness  in 
him  alone,  230;  his  word  a  balm  for  every  wound,  5. 

Gospel — its  object  and  efficacy,  3;  and  Law, 
6,  43;  its  joyful  sound,  7,  224;  prayer  for  the 
success  of,  55,  160,  167,  202;  rejoicing  in  its  suc- 
cess among  the  heathen,  62;  triumphs  of,  155; 
the  year  ofJubilec,  224. 

Heaven— love,  the  source  of  happiness  in, 
215;  rest  in,  216,  217;  from  sin  and  trouble,  218; 
the  bright  path  to,  219;  celestial  prospects.  220. 

Holy  Spirit,  prayer  for  influences  of,  32,  33, 
34,  36,  37,  3S,  39,  55,  65;  for  its  sealing  influ- 
ence, 30;  consolations  of,  31;  will  not  always 
strive,  40;  prayer  for  its  awakening  influence, 
56,  73. 

Inviting. — The  srospel  call,  90;  sinners  invi- 
ted to  Christ,  96,  99,  100,  102,  104,  106,  107, 
109,  110  113,  114,  115;  to  accept  forgiveness,  97; 
the  afflicted  invited  to  the  mercy  seat.  9S;  the 
wanderer  invited  to  Christ,  105,106;  the  voice  of 
mercy  from  Calvary,  113;  voice  of  Free  Grace, 
115;  rest  for  weary  souls,  114. 

Missionary — missionary  field,  192;  heathen 
calling  for  the  gospel,  192,  the  heralds  of,  193, 
191;  their  departure,  194,  195,  201;  their  fare- 
well, 195;  missionary  meeting,  192—202;  prayer 
for  a  dying  world,  197;  for  all  lands,  198;  for 
the  diffusion  of  the  Gospel,  199,  200,  202;  for 
the  success  of  Missions,  200. 


150 

Penitential— mourning  for  sin,  74,  77;  and 
submission,  81,  85,  88;  earnest  supplication,  74, 
78,  79;  burden  of  sin,  75;  penitence  at  the  cross, 
76,  85,  86;  pleading  for  forgiveness,  80;  confes- 
sion, prayer,  and  praise,  82;  mourning  for  ingra- 
titude, 83;  conviction  and  new  birth,  87. 

Praise — for  the  scriptures,  4;  to  the  Saviour, 
17,18,24,  57,  149,  150,  151,  152;  for  delivery 
from  the  bondage  of  sin,  60;  for  a  revival,  63, 
154;  for  saving  grace,  148;  for  national  blessings, 
222;  song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  149;  worthy 
the  Lamb,  152;  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all,,  153. 

Revival— prayer  for,  61,  64,  65,  66,  67,  72; 
rejoicing  in  a,  63,  69;  church  fellowship  in  a,  69; 
prayer  for,  in  the  church,  66;  the  Saviour  will 
revive  his  work,  68,  70. 

Worship — social  prayer  meeting,  45,  46,  53, 
66,  67,  68,  69,  82,  S4;  morning  prayer  meeting,  m 
41;  Sabbath  morning,  42,  44,  47,  223,  229;  prayer 
for  a  blessing  on  publick  worship,  43,  49;  close 
of,  48;  delight  in,  223;  secret  prayer,  46,  54;  en- 
eouragement  to  prayer,  50;  prayer  for  transgres- 
sors, 59;  judgements  for  national  sins  deprecated, 
221. 

Dismission  and  Doxologies,  231—247. 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Hymn 
Acquaint  thyself  quickly,  O  Sinner,  with  God,  227 
Again  our  earthly  cares  we  leave,  Pratt's  Col.  49 
Again  the  Lord  of  Life  and  Light,  Barbauld  44 
Ah !  whither  shall  I  go,  75 

All  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesus'  name,  Duncan  153 
Almighty  Lord !  before  thy  throne,  Ep.  Col  221 
All  ye  who  feel  distressed  for  sin,  Pratt's  Col.  104 
Amazing  grace!  (how  sweet  the  sound)  J\eivt.  138 
Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory,  Pratt's  Col.  22 
Ascend  thy  throne,  Almighty  King,  Beddome  159 
Astonished  and  distressed,  Toplady,  60 

Awake  and  sing  the  song,  Hammond  149 

Awak'd  by  Sinai's  awful  sound,  Ockum  87 

Awake  our  soids,  away  our  fears,  Watts  147 

^  Before  thy  awful  throne,  81 

Blessed  Jesus,  when  thy  cross  I  view,  85 

Blest  comforter  divine,  Pratt's  Col.  39 

Breathe,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above,  Pratt's  Col.  32 
Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night,  Watts  58 

Children,  hear  the  melting,  U.  Minstrel  182 
Children,  listen  to  the  Lord,  ao.  181 

Children  to  your  Creator  God,  Watts  180 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies,  Wesley  228 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  who  reignst  above,  7 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God,  Watts  16 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  Hart  34 

Come  in  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord,  Pratt's  Col.  186 
Come,  Jesus,  heavenly  Teacher,  Beddojyie  170 

Come  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes,  Watts  51 

Come,  my  Redeemer,  come,  Heed  144 

Come,  Sacred  Spirit,  from  above,  Doddridge,  65 
"  Come,"  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice,  Pratt's  Col.  112 
Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit,  Rippon  55 
Come  weary  souls  with  sin  distress'd,  Steele  114 
Come  ye  disconsolate,  98 

Come,  ye  weary  sinners,  come,  99 

Conscious  of  thy  ruin'd  state,  &  Sonqs,  108 

Dear  Lord,  and  will  thy,  Dobell's  Col.  126 


152 

Dear  Lord,  thy  word  of  truth,  Beddome,  5 

Dear  Saviour,  let  me  never  be,  139 

Dear  Saviour!  when  my  thoughts,  Steele,  83 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid,  Watts  204 

Delay  not,  delay  not.O  sinner  draw,  S.  Songs  93 

Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne,  Watts  57 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  Lord.  Hart  233 

Earth's  stormy  night  will  soon  be  o'er,  JM.S.  206 

Fair  shines  the  morning  star,  Alexander'* s  Col.  224 

Far  beyond  all  comprehension,  14 

Fast  flow  my  tears,  the  cause  is,  H.  K.  White  86 

Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost,  243 

Father  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,                      .  242 

From  every  earthly  pleasure,  129 

From  every  stormy  wind,  Alexanders  Col.  117 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains,  Heber  192 

From  the  cross  uplifted  high,  Haives  106 

Fount  of  everlasting  love,  63 

Glory  to  God  on  high,  HilVs  Col.  152 
God  of  mercy,  hear  our  prayer,  Mothers  H.  B.  177 

God  of  the  nations,  bow  thine  ear,      do.  197 

Go  to  dark  Gethsemane,  .Montgomery  12 
Grant  us  wisdom  gracious  Lord  ^Mother's  H  B.  179 

Great  God!  aud  shall  thy  Spirit  resl,  Steele  31 

Great  God,  before  thy  mercy  seat.  Beddome  37 

Great  God,  is  not  thy  promise,  Gibbo?is  158 

Great  God,  with  heart  and  tongue  171 

Great  God,  now  condescend,  Felloivs  176 

Great  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee,  Pres.  Col.  222 

Great  Jehovah!   we  adore  thee,  Pratt's  Col.  238 

Hail  the  blest  morn,  Heber  8 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place,  Watts  156 

Hark,  hark!  what  notes'of  joy,  Reed's  Col.  15 

Haste,  my  spirit,  haste  away,  212 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent,  relent  76 

Hear  what  a  voice  from  heaven,   Watts  205 

Heavenly  Father,  grant  thy  blessing,  174 
He  reigns,  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns,  Watts   28 

He  that  goeth  forth  with  weeping,  M.  S.  71 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine,  Reed  36 

How  can  we  see  the  children,  Lord,  179 


153 

How  firm  a  foundation,  Ep.  Col.  11 

Hov  happy  is  the  youth  who  hears,  173 

How  heavy  is  the  night,  Watts  19 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies,  Steele  56 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place,  Waits  125 

How  sweet  and  heavenly  is  the  sight,  Sivain  119 

How  sweet  the  melting  lay,  »S'.  Lyrics  41 

If  human  kindness  meets  return,  J\'oet  127 

I  hear  a  sound  that  comes  from  far,  Kelly  113 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways,  122 

In  thy  presence  we  appear,  43 

Is  there  no  hope?  O  sinner  pause,  C.  Lyre  92 

Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet  the  sound,  100 

Jesus,  hear  a  weeping  mourner,  74 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken,  Gems  190 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  let  me  be,  lieddome  133 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend,  121 

Jesus,  save  my  dying  soul,  S.  Songs  78 

Jesus  stands — Oh,  how  amazing,  C.  Lyre  91 

Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend,  to  thee,     do.  79 

Jesus,  the  vision  of  thy  face,  Walts  210 

Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  throne,  Beman  160 

Let  God  the  Father  and  the  Son,  235 
Lift  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seats,  Watts    26 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with,  Doddridge  73 

Look,  ye  saints,  the  day  is  breaking,  162 

Lord  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  JRippon  231 

Lord  how  large  thy  bounties  are,  C.  Lyre  64 
Lord,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare,  Steele     50 

Lord, I  have  come  to  thee,  189 

Lord  of  every  land  and  nation,  Robinson  24 

Lord  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fail',  Turner  53 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath  audits  light,  S.  Songs  42 

Lord,  what  a  heav'n  of  saving  grace,   Watts  145 

Lord,  when  we  bend  before,  Pratt's  Col.  82 
Lord,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise,  Efris.  Col.  148 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  scene  appears,  Waits  165 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our,  JVeivton  232 
May  those  who  have  thy  name,  Durham  Col.  187 

Met,  O  God,  to  ask  thy  presence,  C.  Lyre  84 

Mortals  awake,  with  angels  join,  Watts  9 

Mourner,  is  thy  case  distressing,  //. 109 


154 

My  God,  the  cov'nant  of  thy  love,  Watts  136 

My  soul  be  on  thy  guard,  Heath  142 

My  soul  come  meditate  the  day,  Watts  203 

No,  never  shall  my  heart  despond,  46 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise,   Watts  18 

Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm,  Neruton  38 

Now  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart,  Steele  183 
Nov/  let  my  soul,  Eternal  King,  Heginbotham      4 

Now  let  our  voices  join,  Doddridge  219 

Now  let  the  angels  sound  on  high,  Watts  168 

Now  let  the  soul  on  wings  sublime,  Gibbons  146 

Now  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three,  245 

Now  to  the  Lord  a  nobler  song,  Watts     ,  17 

O  come,  thou  great  and  gracious  Power,  123 
O  Father,  let  thy  kingdom  come,  Pratt's  Col.  167 

O  God  of  sovereign  grace,  Village  Hymns  198 
O  happy  day  that  stays  my  choice,  Doddridge  191 

Oh!   injured  Majesty  of  heaven,            do.  88 

Oh,  stubborn  hearts  that  could,  Pratt's  Col.  225 

O  joyful  thought!   O  rapt'rous  sound,  H.  M.  155 

O  Lord,  behold  before  thy  throne,  172 

O  Lord  our  God,  arise,  Pres.  Col.  199 

O  Lord,  thy  work  revive,  S.  Songs  61 

Once  I  thought  my  mountain  strong,  Neivton  140 

On  Thibet's  snow-capp'd  mountains,  C.  Lyre  193 

On  thy  church,  O,  Power  divine  169 

O  sacred  head  once  wounded,  27 

O  sun  of  Righteousness,  arise,  67 

O  thou  who  all  things  canst  control,  C.  Lyre  120 

O  thou  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear,  132 

O,  'tis  sweet  to  mingle  where,  45 

Our  sins,  alas!  how  strong  they  are,  Watts  218 

Our  souls  by  love  together  drawn,  JVliller  69 

O  Zion,  tune  thy  voice,  Doddridge  154 

Parting  soul,  the  floods  await  thee,  S.  Lyrics  213 

Poor,  wildered,  weeping  heart,  Burtt  102 

Praise  the  Lord,  by  whose  kind  favour  48 

Prepare  a  thankful  song,  Newton  150 

Quench  not  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  M.  S.  40 

Repent!  the  voice  celestial  cries,  Doddridge  94 

Retire,  vain  world,  awhile  retire,  Watts  66 

Return,  O  wanderer,  now  return,  Collyev  105 


155 

Return,  O  wanderer,  to  thy  home,  110 

Rise  ray  soul  and  stretch  thy  wings,  Whitfield  135 
Roll  on,  thou  mighty  ocean,  Alexander's  Col.  201 
Saviour,  hast  thou  fled  forever,  Mrs.  M'  Cartee  128 
Saviour  hear  us  through  thy  merit,  S.  So7igs  80 
See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame,  V.  Hymns  59 
Shall  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life,  Thright  214 
Sing,  all  veransom'd  of  the  Lord,  Doddridge  124 
Sing  Hallelujah!  praise  the  Lord,  Pres.  Col.  24G 
Sing,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love,  C.  Lyre  2 

Sing  we  to  our  God  above,  239 

Sinner,  is  thy  heart  at  rest,  C.  Lyre  89 

Sinners,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God,  Hoskins  21 
Sinner,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown,  Watts  9G 
Sinners  turn,  why  will  ye  die,  Ep.  Col.  95 

Soft  be  the  gently  breathing  notes,  C.  Lyre  10 
Sometimes  a  light  surprises,  JYe-ivton  130 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high,  Doddridge  30 
Sovereign  of  worlds,  display,  Pratt's  Col:  164 
Spirit  of  peace,  immortal  Dove,  Heginbotham  33 
Sweet  as  the  Shepherd's  tuneful  reed,  103 

Sweet  glories  rush  upon  my  sight,  220 

Sweet  is  the  scene  where,  Barbaidd  208 

Sweet  is  the  work,  O  Lord,  Ch.  Psalmody  223 
Tell  me  wand'rer,  wildly  roving  230 

Tempted,  tossed,  troubled  spirit,  C.  Lyre  116 
That  warning  voice,  O  sinner,  hear,  S.  Songs  97 
The  God  of  mercy  be  adored,  240 

There  is  an  hour  of  hallow'd  peace,  217 

There  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest,  Gems  216 

There  is  a  pure  and  peaceful  wave,  S.  Harp  118 
There's  not  a  teint  that  paints  the  rose,  1 

The  law  commands  and  makes  us  know,  Watts  6 
The  morning  light  is  breaking,  62 

The  ransom'd  spirit  to  her  home,  Tappan  215 
The  rosy  light  is  dawning,  Mother's  H.  B.  229 
The  Saviour  bids  us  watch  and  pray,  do.  141 

The  Saviour!  O  what  endless  charms,  Steele  29 
The  spirit  in  our  hearts,  Ep.  Col.  35 

The  voice  of  Free  Grace,  1 1 5 

Think,  O  ye,  who  fondly  languish,  207 


156 

This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love,  Watts  3 

Thou  who  slept  in,  Mrs.  M'Cartee,  52 

Thy  people,  Lord,  who  trust  thy  word,  Voke  202 
To  Father,  Son  and  Spirit,  243 

To  God  the  Father— God  the  Son,  234 

To  God  the  Father's  throne,  237 

To  thee,  my  God  and,  Alexander's  Col.  151 

To  the  Father,  to  the  Son,  241 

To  whom,  my  Saviour,  shall  I  go,  143 

Turn  not  away  when  Jesus  pleads,  H.  M.  101 
Vain  delusive  world,  adieu,  Alexander's  Col.  20 
Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night,  Bowring  163 
Welcome,  delightful  morn,  Hay-wood,  •  47 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God,  Watts  188 

What  various  lovely  characters,  Beddome  25 

Whence,  ah!  whence  this  mortal,  H.  M.  209 
When  I  the  blest  Redeemer  see,  Newton  23 

When  musing  sorrow  weeps  the  past,  Noel  211 
When,  O  my  Saviour,  shall  this,  C.  Lyre  54 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see,  Montgomery  137 

When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise,  Steele  131 
When  shall  the  gospel  tidings,  Rippon's  Col.  200 
When  shall  the  voice  of  singing,  Pratt's  Col.  161 
Where  is  my  God?  does  he  retire,  Steele  134 
While  in  the  tender  years,  Pratt's  Col.  175 

While  I  to  grief  my  soul  gave  way,  Newton     68  , 
Why  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls,  Watts  107 
Why  sinks  my  soul,  Alexander's  Col.  77 

Why  on  the  bending  willows,  Pratt's  Col.  226 
With  my  substance  I  will  honour,  Francis  196 
Ye  angels  round  the.  throne,  Watts  236 

Ye  Christian  heroes,  go  proclaim,  Pratt's  Col.  194 
Ye  dying  sons  of  men,  do.  9C 

Ye  men  and  angels,  witness  now,  do.  185 

Ye  saints,  assist  me  in  my  song,  CoUyer  If 

Yes,  I  will  be  forever  thine,  Ch.  Psalmist  1 84 

Yes,  mighty  Jesus!  thou  shalt,  Pratt's  Col.  16(: 
Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee,  Smith  19: 

Ye  that  in  his  courts  are  found,  Pratls  Col.  til 
Zion,  awake!  thy  strength  renew,  Praits.  Col.  15! 
Zion,  dreary  and  in  anguish,  S.  Songs  7C 


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